Originally Posted by
miamijim
Wheel strength is 90% rim. You can build a 48H wheel with motorcycle spokes but its going to go out of true and bend real quick if its a suck rim. Give me a nice stout rim and I'll build you a nice stout wheel.
yes I agree, that is why I don't ride GEL 280s. I don't see where the OP says why this particular wheel/rim is not strong enough. is it for a downhill tandem?
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