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Old 01-30-17, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by bikemig
Rider weight obviously matters as well.

Frankly, if you're not racing and you just want a strong wheel, why not go with 36 spokes? The weight difference is small and there's not much of a the downside of a stronger wheel.
Yeah, what is a spoke anyway. I remember calculating ~7 g a piece including a brass nipple? Thats an ounce saved going to 32 rather than 36, if i remember correctly. Hardly worth agonising over.
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