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Old 01-29-17, 06:34 PM
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grizzly59
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Spoke Count- Now vs 1975

I grew up with 36 spoke wheels, and that's all I've built.

Question is: Can a wheel built with a good quality triangular section rim and 32 spokes have the same strength and longevity as a wheel built with a good quality box section rim and 36 spokes?

Components such as 105 quality hub, 2.0/1.8/2.0 stainless DB spokes.

36 spoke wheels seems to be out of favor, and I wonder if a modern 32 is just as good.
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