Old 05-23-11, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by needawheel
but XL15 is flexy!
A 32/36 spoke wheel with XL15 spokes will be as stiff as a 20/24 spoke wheel with conventional 2.0/1.8 spokes.

I'd pass on the XL15 in favor of a 2.0/1.5 spoke like a DT Revolution because 15 gauge spokes in large hub spoke holes can leave an unsupported part of the elbow which can't be stress relieved.

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