spoke count vs. spoke gauge
05-10-08, 04:13 PM
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spoke count vs. spoke gauge
Which matters most in wheel stiffness? Which would be better: a 32 spoke butted or a 28 spoke sraight?
05-10-08, 04:15 PM
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which wheel? front or rear? what kind of lacing pattern?
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05-10-08, 09:31 PM
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For the same weight, the more spokes the better. But stiffness doesn't really matter... and fewer spokes is better for aero.
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Standard butted spokes are just as strong as straight gauge... stronger according to some people.
Spoke count, rim strength, and proper spoke tension make the wheel durable (but not necessarily stiff)
Spoke count, rim strength, and proper spoke tension make the wheel durable (but not necessarily stiff)
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I thought more spokes were better for aero...
05-10-08, 11:45 PM
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I don't feel like calculating it right now, but the amount of wind-up will be tiny with 28 or 32 spokes... especially if it is a stiff hub with large flanges and is 3x on both sides.
Use butted spokes... better fatigue strength.
Use butted spokes... better fatigue strength.
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I read on Sheldon's site theat the trailing spokes on the drive side should be on the inside of the hub flange for reinforcement while under torque. SO I built all my wheels that way and no problems.
My rear wheels are Velocity Deep V's, 32 staight gauge 3X and they are stiff. Too heavy for the weight weenies though!
