I'm aware of Brandt's book, read sections and excerpts of it, but trying to save costs now or I might as well have someone built it! Don't really have time to hunt for a copy now. If you or someone else can condense the essence of what he says that addresses my question (please, NOT that the spokes would hit the derailleur, as it will not and seems to be a bogus argument in this case), that would be appreciated.