Hi Mechanics Forum!
I'm currently purchasing parts, one by one for my first complete build which I am going to be doing myself at the Local Bike Co-Op. I'm going to be doing everything myself, including building the wheels, which im trying to build a pretty sweet set of, when you do bang to buck ratio.
It's going to be a fixed gear wheel set. I'm aiming for strong, yet light wheels and I was hoping you, wonderful knowledge people could give me input on what is risking too much in terms of strength vs weight.
I know which
Rims I want to use. 32 rear, 28 front Kinlin XR 300 clinchers.
and either Formula Fixed/Fixed rear and Novatech front, or Formula front for symmetry.
My real concerns come down to the Spokes/nipples. I'd love to build up a very light set of wheels and use light parts IE thin, double/triple butted spokes and aluminum nipples however I don't know if they will provide the durability I need. This build is primarily meant to be a more aggressive alternative to my current bike which I want to turn into more of a commuter style build. It will not be ridden terribly hard but it will end up going off a curb occasionally and likely hitting some potholes if they cannot be avoided.
Could you suggest some combinations of light spokes/nipples that would be suitable for these needs?
I hoover around 200lbs depending on how devoted I am to eating healthy and how much i'm riding, so i do plan on a triple cross rear, but would Radial be safe up front?
Thanks in advance for all of your help!