Not to just leave it at appearances, Measure .. 13 gage is like 2,3MM.
Id use a Touring Heavy duty rim , Lace the spokes like they were ,
since rim flange is compressed by the old spokes.
14 gage straight spokes are fine , I have many reliable wheels with 14 gage straight spoked wheels.
7X3 Hybrid internal and cassette combination hub?, Cool !
Last edited by fietsbob; 04-19-11 at 10:02 AM.
Reason: decimal adjustment.