Originally Posted by ollyisk
i decided to not include that tidbit. ideally i'm going to get 72, 17 gauge double-butted spokes so they can take my weight.
FYI in spoke gauges smaller numbers are thicker spokes. 14 gauge is standard for rear wheels. Front wheels sometimes use 15 gauge. 17 gage spokes are WAY narrow. I've never heard of 17 gauge spokes being used in a wheel, but that doesn't mean they aren't it just means I've never heard of it.