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Old 03-24-11 | 07:12 AM
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svtmike
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Bikes: S-Works Roubaix SL2^H4, Secteur Sport, TriCross, Kaffenback, Lurcher 29er

I switched out the thick bladed aero spokes (Pillar 3.4mm blades, IIRC) in my Neuvation M28s for DT Aerolites (0.9mm x 2.3mm). That made the wheels much more pleasant in cross winds, and saved 40g per wheel to boot.

When I built my HED Belgium wheelset, I used the same spokes. I was out in 25 gusting to 35mph cross winds a couple of weeks ago, and the wheels were stable (the wind wasn't affecting steering) although I had to lean into the wind for balance.

In the next couple of weeks, I'll have added a set of Zipp 404's that I'm building up with CX-Rays (same basic dimensions as DT Aerolites) so I guess I'll find out how they are but I'm suspecting that I'll prefer the HEDs for windy days.

Last edited by svtmike; 03-24-11 at 09:08 AM. Reason: minor wording clarifications.
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