Originally Posted by rykoala
So is this an argument for a purpose built single speed wheel, with a bmx freewheel?
Regarding wheel strength: 1) The more spokes, the better. 2) The less dish offset/asymmetry, the better. The latter is why mountain bikes tend to have wider rear triangles than road bikes, for a given number of cogs. If you need maximum strength on a road wheel, without giving up your gears, consider custom-spacing and custom-dishing with, say, a 7-speed freewheel/freehub on a 130 or 135mm overlock axle, assuming your frame can safely handle the spacing. (Just be sure to tighten your low gear limit screw far enough to keep your rear derailleur and/or chain out of your spokes!)
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