Originally Posted by
Jas556
How much weight is actually saved by using less spokes, or mixing 14g with some of the smaller gauges?
Not much.
It was seven years ago when I bought the first set of handbuilts--the 1604 gram ones. The builder explained to me why double-butted was the better choice. I don't recall what he told me now. Maybe something with tension? Ride? I dunno.
But I clearly recall that he said that with my weight, Revolutions on both sides of the front and on the non-drive-side rear was his preference. I went with that. I've been very happy with those wheels. They're light, look nice, ride well, and have been bombproof. So since it's not broke, I don't fix it. I've specified subsequent rim-brake wheelsets the same way. DT Swiss recommends against Revolutions in disc brake applications, so my disc brake bike uses Competitions all the way around.