Originally Posted by the beef
Well, true that the wheel would be stronger, but what if he doesn't need such strength? If he's not going to go touring with 100 pounds in his bags, wouldn't it be easier to go for a pair of 130mm's and not have to stretch the frame out so far? Just my idea.
Easier to replace the wheel than to spread the frame? I don't think so. Spreading a nice steel frame like this is pretty trivial.
What advantage would he gain by going to the weaker wheel?
If the downgraded wheel were to start breaking spokes in the future, how dumb whold he feel?
Sheldon "135 Is Better" Brown
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