Originally Posted by
curiousincident
This is true. I would like to point out one thing though - one par with Sheldon's thinking on the subject, if somebody is considering a 32/32 spoke count, they should go 28/36 instead of just dropping spokes from the front wheel.
I agree with you (and Sheldon) in principle about spoke redistribution versus spoke subtraction. However, a total of 64 or even 72 spokes with deepVs is total overkill for many, if not most people. Overkill is fine if your not concerned about weight or not interested in monitoring the condition of your wheels. However, others (like myself) appreciate well-built light wheels. You can certainly drop the total number of spokes and still have an adequate durable wheelset, assuming of course, that it is tensioned properly in the first place and not ridden like a $10 *****.