Originally Posted by
davidad
Go with the double butted spokes. Either DT or Wheelsmith. Weight is not the issue, strength and reliability is. Double butted spokes make for a stronger wheel. Using spoke calc you get 285 and 284.5. I would go with the 284's and get at least 2 spare spokes just in case.
Ok, I'm finally getting the same numbers as you guys--not sure what I was doing wrong before. Thanks for the patience while I figured out my math.
You've all given a ton of great input, and I think I've got it figured out now. I'll let you know how it goes! (Sadly, I may still have to wait a month or so before I've set aside enough for the hub and other components, but now I know what I need when I have enough)