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Originally Posted by Old_Fart

So, I know I have seen this discussion before. I tried various search phrases and combinations and couldn't find anything.

So... which will make a more stable touring wheel; straight gauge or butted spokes?

I don't know what you mean by "stable" but for the most reliable wheel, go with buttered spooks.

See: http://sheldonbrown.com/wheelbuild.html#spokes

Sheldon "But...But...But..." Brown

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