Originally Posted by
cal_blam
Thanks for good info so far on here. After a good day of dodging work and thinking about new wheelsets, getting emotionally committed now to the idea of Mavic OP, butted DT spokes, with something like formula hubs. I probably got another five years of singlespeeding in me, so they should see me out nicely.
Getting the impression I can go less than 32/32 spokes. 28/28 OK for riding on reasonably good quality roads?
Not quite understanding why the track hubs are so much heavier than the road hub, but they are - hence farting about wondering whether can find a nice flanged road hub to go on front - been trying to find the weight of the velocity hubs online but not listed on the website. Anyone know where to find?
I can see the weights on Velocity's site...
http://www.velocityusa.com/default.asp?contentID=654
28/28 will be fine. However, you'll have to make sure the rims and hubs you choose are available in 28 drillings. Velocity track hubs are not. Neither are Formula track hubs. Ultimately, I don't think there really is a reason to not go 32/32 for you. It's the modern standard, is widely available, and has more tolerance for mediocre buildup. I feel like losing 8 spokes won't matter to you with regards to weight or aerodynamics, and otherwise there is no benefit.
Open Pros laced to Formula hubs with 32/32 double butted spokes sounds like a great wheelset to me. If your builder will do radial front for no extra charge, do it for ****** status.