Originally Posted by cryogenic
I'm assuming the reasoning behind not using Revolution spokes is that the disc puts more stress on the spokes and 14/15ga spokes would be more likely to break over time from the extra torque? The wheels I've been eyeballing have 14/15ga spokes, but I only weigh 130 lbs so I would guess that I could probably get away with butted spokes and not really have as much trouble as a larger rider.
How much stronger are the Comps than the Revolutions? Or are they? My understanding is the butted ends provides strength where breaks typically occur due to stress concentration and fatigue. The thinner middle provides more compliance which allows loads to be distributed across more spokes and reduce transmission of fatique inducing loads to the nipple end and spoke head. I'm 180lbs and recently went w/ Super comps put on some WTB LaserDisc Lite hubs w/Velocity VXC rims. Only 33gms heavier than the Revos and didn't cost me any extra (thx Mike at oddsandendos, great set of wheels).
Dave