Originally Posted by ventolin
Straight Gauge for a heavier rider? I was under the impression that double-butted spokes were stronger than straight-gauge in all applications due to the increased elasticity of the spokes, and the resulting ability of the spokes to distribute torsional loads more uniformly. Am i wrong here?
-T
I'm quoting a 30 year vetern wheelsmith that has built a set of bomb proof wheels for me and many others.