And second time on my FG rim. I noticed last night that my cdale rims were out of shape (side to side), which I guess is OK considering they've been run for 4 years with out a problem... They are cheapo hubs on Mavic CPX 22 rims.
But then there this post:
Originally Posted by fixedgearhead
At that weight range, I would suggest 36 spokes and Ma-3 rims. Or even Sun Rhino rims which are made for heavy touring. 32 hole for you is just too light. If you want to buy one set of hubs and forget them for the rest of you life on the bike, get some Phil Wood 36 hole in either fixed/fixed or just single sided. The fixed/fixed will allow you to run a freewheel on the off side if you desire or a fixed cog.
Your choice. The higher spoke count will make up a stronger wheel that is less likely to go out of round. the wheels on the bike now were probably machine built and as such are a compromise at best.
Fixedgearhead
I've got an MA3 now that just hasn't held it's shape well. I'm 190, plus bag, etc.. and I'm not to easy on stuff, I figured that 36 is a way to go.
The wheel I'm considering getting built is a Mavic CPX 33 (
http://www.mavic.com/servlet/srt/mav...ct.id=57&lg=uk), but I want it to go to a kogswell cog, which comes in a 32 spoke config.
Opinions?