wheelbuild question
02-27-07 | 08:18 AM
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wheelbuild question
Hello,
I'm going to have Mike Garcia build me a set of Niobium 30 wheels on a 20h front and 24h rear setup on DT 240s hubs. Now the question is... Will stiffness and stability improve if I have him use a DT Swiss RR 1.2 rear rim instead of the Niobium 30 because of the low spoke count? I weigh about 175lbs and only ride recreationally.
I know the 24h rear setup might be pushing it with the low spoke count but I got the 240s hubs for a great deal on Ebay.
Thanks!
I'm going to have Mike Garcia build me a set of Niobium 30 wheels on a 20h front and 24h rear setup on DT 240s hubs. Now the question is... Will stiffness and stability improve if I have him use a DT Swiss RR 1.2 rear rim instead of the Niobium 30 because of the low spoke count? I weigh about 175lbs and only ride recreationally.
I know the 24h rear setup might be pushing it with the low spoke count but I got the 240s hubs for a great deal on Ebay.
Thanks!
02-27-07 | 09:22 AM
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The best thing is to ask Mike. He is going to do the wheels and he will not steer you wrong, because he will want his product to hold up.
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02-27-07 | 10:08 AM
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Probably would be stiffer, as the weight is higher -- assuming good engineering on DT's side. Necessary or preferable? Depends on rider and intended use.
