Originally Posted by
Seb71
Since your bike has 622 mm wheels, you should specify the
O.L.D./frame spacing of your bike frame: 130mm or 135mm?
Shimano Deore, Deore LX and SLX rear hubs have 135 mm O.L.D.
I would recommend consideration of 135. I use it for everything. It is easier to build a latterally strong wheel that way. At my weight (265) I also prefer 40 spokes even with deep section rims like the Velocity Dyad.