Originally Posted by
Dave Mayer
Finally, all things being equal, 10-speed Shimano wheels have superior structural integrity and stability than 11 speed wheels, due to the increased freehub width, and rear wheel dish, and all of the negative stuff that follows from that.
I've read this over and again on the internet and understand the theory of why.
but still, it certainly hasnt been noticable in my experience(albeit admittedly limited). My 11sp wheelsets have been just as strong and reliable as my 7sp and 9sp wheelsets.
the integrity and stability certainly hasnt been anything to even think of.
wheelsets in 126mm were and are hit/miss depending on how they were built and used.
wheelsets in 130mm up to 10sp were and are hit/miss depending on how they were built and used.
wheelsets in 130mm 11sp were and are hit/miss depending on how they were built and used.
again, its limited in experience, but I see build quality and matching intended use to materials as more important than # of cogs so far when it comes to wheelset integrity and stability.