Originally Posted by
GravelMN
The XT780s have a 44.0 flange dia. Do you consider that a large flange?
Rhyno Lites have a 27.4mm outside and 22.0mm inside width. My frame limits me to 2.1" tires but I could squeek a 2.3" on the front. Any idea what the recommended tension is for Rhyno Lites?
See NO reason to build 26's.. tons of them laying around... for next to $$ nothing. Most all riding them aren't hung by the odd broke spoke time to time. Collect some 36H rears.. 235 isn't overweight for 26's snugged up right and round.
Sapim Strong 13/14's are ideal for heavies stressing a wheel with effort. I ran a 24H SSrong rear triplett over 235 for a summer.. that wheel never moved.. both sides at 120 kgf.