Originally Posted by sp00ki

suppose you had the opportunity to buy 32 ti spokes at a good deal.
also suppose you're about to build a wheelset for a general use city bike, both wheels being 32 spoke.
finally, suppose you're building the front with a radial pattern, the rear with a three cross.

question: where would you use the ti spokes (front or rear), and why?
the hubs in question are 32h formulas, the rims are 32h (obviously) alex da28.

tia.