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Old 05-12-11 | 03:17 AM
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Track Wheelset spokes??

So I did some searching in the track forum but couldn't find what I was looking for. I also figured some of the track peeps hang here too. Anyway...

I am am building up a wheelset for the track. I picked up a set of hubs and cold fusion rims from IRO. Now I am trying to figure out what spokes to use. I am a big guy (250lbs usually). I want to utilize my power as best I can so aim for the stiffest parts I can get. Considering these hubs (as far as I can tell they are gran compe, re-branded) and rims from IRO what is my best choice for spokes if I want a really stiff wheel? Should I stick with the classic straight gauge or is a butted spoke like the DT Swiss Competitions a better choice? Will the revolutions be too flexy or should I maybe look at the triple butted Alpine III's? Thanks...
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