Are oval spokes worth it?
12-18-07, 10:12 AM
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Are oval spokes worth it?
I'm too heavy for bladed, I think, 5'5 165 solid, and am using stainless double-butted. I've been told I can find ovals for my vintage Ironman, but so far, nothing from the catalogs. Should I keep looking?
12-18-07, 10:13 AM
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Too heavy for bladed spokes? Where do you get that?
You're fine.
You're fine.
Last edited by cslone; 12-18-07 at 10:44 AM.
12-18-07, 10:37 AM
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I'm 185lbs and have bladed spokes on 3 wheelsets... never had a problem. I think you're fine going with whatever shaped spokes you'd like.
12-18-07, 10:41 AM
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I'm 240 and ride on DT Aero. No problems
