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Old 03-18-12 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by dikman
This is actually an interesting comment. I've never seen less then 3 cross disc brake wheels, but it does not mean anything. Any ideas on how suitable is 2 cross to tangential load of disc braking as well as occasional curb hops?
if you have 32h on your 700c wheel, 3x gives the best angle.

2x is for 28h to 20h 700c or 32h 20" wheels.
or if you're using something like a powertap with 60mm deep 700c rims.


It's not that you can't do it, but it's about as clumsy looking as radial lacing on a 32h wheel.
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