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Originally Posted by FBinNY
Given your weight, I'd use 13/14g single butted spokes for the right side, and 14/16g butted spokes on the left. This is as strong as you can get with existing product.

You asked for an opinion, so there it is, but I'm absolutely sure others will disagree.
Nope, that's how I built mine... well 14ga drive, 14/15ga double butted non-drive.
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