Thread: Spokes: double-butted vs. thick elbow (single butted)
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Old 12-04-19 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by tyrion
Looking at strong rims, Velocity Cliffhanger, Velocity Aileron, and WTB KOM Tough. I would get 36 hole versions of the Velocities but the WTB only comes in 32 hole. If I go with Cliffhangers (675 grams per rim!) I think it will be plenty strong with any spoke, but if I go with the WTB I think I need to maximize the strength I can get with 32 spokes.

I'm 240 lbs and am hard on wheels, so I want something rugged that I don't have to worry about.
I weigh 150 and am not hard on rims. Your plan sounds solid.

Ben
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