Originally Posted by
Russ Roth
If anything comes wider are there any recommended, so far I've noticed that velocity makes a 451 in their a23 which is wider though designed for recumbents so it is a bit heavier, something I can battle a bit with alloy nipples and thinner butted spokes. While I do expect him to outgrow the bike for next year it should last him this year and his brother the 2-3 years.
Skip the alloy nipples and get some good brass one, make for a sturdier build and is going to cost you what 2 oz.