All of this makes great sense to me, and some I have given thought to as well... I went to a local Kestrel dealer, and the salesman informed me that they have been having many problems with 524 and 530 wheels from Oval, and end up giving another set to the owner. (probably happen to the new wheels eventually too). I just can't imagine what the flaw would be? I mean, I'm sure these same spokes work fine on another manufacturer's wheel? Maybe it's the rim itself? Who knows... But, they have to last me until I can get some Mavic Ksyrium SL's! I have sent an email to the store that sold me the bike, waiting to see what they say...


xenologer, what wheelset do you have?