Originally Posted by seely
I personally think radially laced wheels are a bad idea for anyone. My front is radial, and it flexes like mad and has to be trued every 4-5 rides. I'm 150lbs. The weight difference of radial vs. 2/3 cross is negligable, and the strength of a 2x wheel is probably at least double, from my experience. I also don't know why you would put aero spokes on an offroad bike... just doesn't make sense to me... costs a lot more and nets you zero benefits vs. a conventional spoke.
I don't agree I ahve a front wheel laced so 32 spoke velocy arrowhead rim and I weigh 234 and it has never moved at all. I only ride onrode but it can be rough. usualy with my weight wheels go out of true often.