Originally Posted by
blazin
Any advice on whether to go j-bend or straight pull spokes (dt240 hubs, if it matters)?
Also, looking at rims from CarbonFan as well, who can build rims to UST standard (ie no spoke holes). I know this complicates wheel building/repair, but given problems people are having (and I have previously had) with rim tape, I wonder if it is worth it?
i had a set of Yoeleo’s prior that had no spoke holes. Nice wheels but the fit and finish was not as good as the LB’s. I personally don’t worry about the repair hassles since broken spokes are a rarity for me. By the same token, I wouldn’t let my feedback on their rim tape be a deterrent either. First time in a very long cycling life that this has happened to me and an easy fix that took less than 20min including tire removal clean up, etc.
as for the straight vs bent heads, I think that’s been answered.
good luck!