Originally Posted by
Panthers007
So I absolutely agree with norwood above. I'd go with 32-spoke front wheel X3 laced. And a 36-spoke rear also 3X laced.
Actually I agree with Ismael...er Panther...at least mostly. The only change I would do is to go with 36 spokes on the front as well not just the rear. Also double butted DT Competition series for both wheel sets. And don't forget to use brass nipples.
The reason I recomment 36 all the way around is because I have a friend who was 6' 4" weighed 240 (all muscle, but weight is weight) and an LBS said the same thing, 36 rear 32 front. He was always having problems with broken spokes and truing issues with the front till he went with 36 on the front. And the weight savings between 32 and 36 would be less then 1% for the total weight of rider and bike.
36 on the front is the safer way to go regardless if 32 would marginally work.