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SD Fixed

10-03-05 05:25 PM

Spoke me.

Spokes;

In the wheel building discussions that I’ve read here on the FG forum, I hear very little about what spokes to use on wheels. I’m having two wheels built: 32 count. I’m wondering what spokes are preferable and what spokes are not.. Flat spokes versus regular, and the like. Thanks for your help.

jim-bob

10-03-05 05:35 PM

I like DT competitions, but I'm happy enough with 14ga straight, too.

bostontrevor

10-03-05 05:41 PM

DT or Wheelsmith. As for bladed spokes, that's pretty much fashion. I don't believe there's any evidence that they actually affect your aero profile. Maybe someone else has some info on this...

I build with straight gauge even though butted spokes are more resilient. Whatever 2.0mm works out, I believe. Is that 14ga? I think 1.8mm is 15, right?

el twe

10-03-05 05:43 PM

I'm almost done building a wheel with DT straight gauge 14s. Seems pretty beefy. I do prefer Butted spokes, though.

jim-bob

10-03-05 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bostontrevor

Whatever 2.0mm works out, I believe. Is that 14ga? I think 1.8mm is 15, right?

Right both times.

baxtefer

10-03-05 05:58 PM

Sapim CX-Rays for that blinging indestructability factor.
if you're made of $$$ though.

stick with 14g rears, and 14/15 butted fronts. DT, Wheelsmith, whatever.

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