Originally Posted by
c0rpse
I understand that the spacing is the same, but wouldn't an xt hub laced to a 700c rim be stronger than a formula laced to the same rim? Is there any reason you suggest that fork over the surly besides weight? Is 100g's noticeable?
Stronger for what? You doing 360s down 8 stairs? You weigh a lot?
I have 32 h Profiles laced 3x to Deep Vs and have yet to have an issue with the front. Now the rear is a different story.
Weight for trick riding is negligible. Weight weenies belong in crits and on the track. Not on the street.