Originally Posted by
bradtx
Hi All, My back-up touring bike's wheelset is laced with this spoke size and is OEM. As this doesn't seem a more popular choice/option my question is why not?
TIA,
Brad
Provide a generous margin for error with the bigger spoke. Cutting costs a bit with the thinner spoke. When I was young and 60lbs lighter all my wheels were straight 15g 36 spoke wheels, racing or touring with rim weight and tire size making the difference. Never broke a spoke but did damage wheels in use. At that time I saw folks who are now my size and came to the conclusion 15g just didn't provide enough meat on the drive side of the rear wheel.
Shaving ounces in spokes for touring application is really misguided.