Originally Posted by
Racing Dan
Fewer spokes sell more wheels cos ppl think its more aero and lighter, not knowing the rim need to be beefier to support higher spoke tension.
You got me there, at least on the lighter aspect.
Originally Posted by
WhyFi
They can't deal with the transmission of the braking forces.
I see. But if that is the case why not 2x laced on the left disc side and radially laced on the right side?