Originally Posted by
landrybrad
Looks like the wheels I'm referring to have 28 spokes, but still wonder if they're going to be strong enough. If it's an off-road mountain biking wheel meant to take trail abuse, I'm suprised it wouldn't be strong enough for loaded touring.
If these end up not working, how much does a good touring wheel set cost? I'm having a hard time finding anything online that's not for racing or mtb.
Also, is it possible to put a 3 ring crankset on, or would that be a mismatch with the sram x7 derailleur and SRAM PG-1030, 11-36, 10 speed cassette?
These are the only other specs I have until the bike arrives this weekend:
SRAM 500 TT, bar end control, 10 speed,
-Sram X7 Rear Derailleur,
-X5 Front Derailleur,
-Sram S1000, 42/28,
-SRAM PG-1030, 11-36, 10 speed,
-Sram Road Brake levers,
-Bontrager RL 29er wheelset
The issue of low spoke count isn't strength, it's durability. They could be plenty strong, for 1500 miles with 30lbs on the rear wheel, whereas conventional 36 spoke rear wheel might hold up until the rim braking surface wears out.
This is a decent rear wheel for touring.
Bikeman Quality Wheels Pavement Rim Brake Rear Wheel 700c 36h Shimano LX / Mavic A319 / DT Champion All Silver
http://www.bikeman.com/WE5556.html