Originally Posted by
msu2001la
Are sub 1500 gram 32 spoke wheels really a thing?
Originally Posted by
Germany_chris
I'll bet you could get close with the right part choices
Absolutely! About 10 years ago, I built a set of wheels with American Classic hubs, Kinlin XR-200 rims, and DT Revolution spokes (I think Competition on the rear drive side). If I recall, they showed 1385g on my scale (no rim tape or skewers, just like everybody else does). Now that was 28 spokes front and rear, but 8 more spokes would still keep it way under 1500g. They weren't aero, but they climbed well... at least that's what I told myself.
I miss those wheels, but it was silly to brag about shaving 1lb off the bike after I added 50lb to the motor.