Originally Posted by
TheLionsMane
Utah doesn't get a velo for another year so No, i'm not competitive on the track. And i have access to a spoke holder. Im not going to ride these on bad weather days. Ive got a heavy indestructible set of wheels for that. But if theres bad weather on race day ill be riding these.
Then go for it: 24 radial front / 32 2x or 3x rear, bladed spokes, aluminum nipples, and your choice -- aero or lighter -- rims. Probably aero/heavier rim to match the spokes...
Is this your first wheel build? If so, I'd still do round spokes, even DB, before bladed just so that you're not introducing another complication. Couple of builds under your belt? Bladed spokes -- go for it.