alexandrumarian

Hi everyone...my first post here, yet another wheel thread

I'm fairly new to road cycling. My bike came with Campy Vento wheels. They are OK but I couldn't trust the low spoke count (18 radial front 20 radial/2x rear) given my 95Kg and the not so great local roads.

For the fun of it I decided to build my own so I started with the rear wheel: DT 440 asymmetric rim, Campy record 32 holes hub, DT Aerolite spokes laced 3x both sides. Wheel turned a bit lighter than the Vento, and unless I'm fooling myself I feel the bike both more solid and more comfortable under my butt, plus better acceleration.

Now for the front, I am thinking at the following options. The rim will be a DT 440, as for the hub I really don't care if it is not matched to the rear, save for the color.

-32holes 3x Campy Record, DT Aerolites.

This will be the heaviest at 732g, but also most solid.

-24 holes laced 2x, Aerolites, Dura Ace 9000 Hub. 694 grams, probably best ratio durability/weight

-20 holes radial, DT 240 straight pull hub, Aero comp spokes (thicker than aerolites to counteract low count) - 685g

- 24 holes 2x White T11, Aerolite spokes - 662g Lightest build, but only because the hub is extra light. Not sure I'd trust it a lot despite the good rep.

Naturally I'd like the lightest wheel possible for some mental advantage when climbing, but most important in fact would be a solid secure feel when going fast down or cornering. Not sure how much the lacing affects this. I've read a million talks over 1000 forums and the debate seems to have no end or definite answer

Thanks!