LoneRider
03-14-04, 08:26 PM
Noticed a couple sites for wheel sets giving an option of spoke count on the wheel orders. Some 28 & 32 rear and etc. How does this affect things? I am 135lbs and was looking at lite weight wheels. Just wondered.
Bicycle Mechanics - what about spoke count?
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1oldRoadie
03-14-04, 08:50 PM
at 135# I think you qualify for the "3 and under" spokes wheel sets. I weigh right at twice that and ride 28's with no problem.
LoneRider
03-14-04, 10:24 PM
at 135# I think you qualify for the "3 and under" spokes wheel sets. I weigh right at twice that and ride 28's with no problem.
3 and under? huh?
3 and under? huh?
Jonny B
03-15-04, 04:59 AM
Basically, the lower the spoke count, the weaker but lighter the wheel. Also, the number of spoke crossings (how many other spokes each spoke cross betwwen hub and rim) has the same effect (0x, or radial, is least strong, 4x is strongest). Most 32h wheels are 3x because 4x is impossible). At your weight I'd say you'd be fine for some fancy 16-24 paired spoke wheels. REgualr 28h or 32h would be fine if your budget won't stretch. But remember, a wheel is only as strong as the person that built it, so make sure you get good quality, and get a pro to true and tension any hew wheels after the first few rides, and periodically forever after.
el Inglés
03-15-04, 08:45 AM
Basically, the lower the spoke count, the weaker but lighter the wheel. Also, the number of spoke crossings (how many other spokes each spoke cross betwwen hub and rim) has the same effect (0x, or radial, is least strong, 4x is strongest). Most 32h wheels are 3x because 4x is impossible). At your weight I'd say you'd be fine for some fancy 16-24 paired spoke wheels. REgualr 28h or 32h would be fine if your budget won't stretch. But remember, a wheel is only as strong as the person that built it, so make sure you get good quality, and get a pro to true and tension any hew wheels after the first few rides, and periodically forever after.
Sexy , high-tech wheels look great but cost a fortune - fine for racing but for everyday use you might want something uncomplicated that is economic and easy to maintain ie 3 cross 28 / 32 / 36 spoke with good hubs and good rims ( mavic open pro for example ) remember that All rims wear , unless you use disc brakes , so plan for future replacement and or crash damage . That does not mean that the new wheels are not great but they are very expensive for a sacrificial component that can be broken the next time you fall ( or are pushed ) off . :crash:
Sexy , high-tech wheels look great but cost a fortune - fine for racing but for everyday use you might want something uncomplicated that is economic and easy to maintain ie 3 cross 28 / 32 / 36 spoke with good hubs and good rims ( mavic open pro for example ) remember that All rims wear , unless you use disc brakes , so plan for future replacement and or crash damage . That does not mean that the new wheels are not great but they are very expensive for a sacrificial component that can be broken the next time you fall ( or are pushed ) off . :crash: