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> Appkiller <
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> > I am in the process of building up a lighter set of wheels (relative to the current pair)for my
> > backup bike using LX hubs and 32-hole CXP23 rims. I am thinking of using 14/17/14 for the front
> > and non-drive rear and 14/15/14 for the drive side rear.
>
> > I weigh about 210 lbs. Does anyone foresee problems with these spoke choices? Would I be better
> > off just going with 14/15/14 all the way around?
>
> At 210 lbs, why do want "lighter" wheels? Personally, I prefer more but lighter spokes. I'd go
> with 36 spokes front and rear, 14-15-14 right rear, 15-16-15 everywhere else.
>
> Art Harris
"Why?", you ask.
Reason #1:
Because I already have the absolutely bomb-proof pair with 36 hole LX hubs, 14 ga spokes and 520
gram rims. I happened to have the extra set of hubs and found the rims cheap and was interested in
building a less heavy (perhaps 200 - 300 gms or so) set of wheels. Then I can actually climb hills
instead of crawling when I ride the backup bike (or so I think).
Reason #2:
I enjoy building wheels (with good to excellent success so far - about 8 pairs or so) and I have
never worked with 14/17/14's (but 14/15/14's I have). Something enjoyable to do and it results in a
useful pair of wheels.
Reason #3:
I ride OP's with 32 14/15/14 spokes and have experienced no durability issues. With the added 5mm of
the LX hubs, my less than scientific analysis suggested that the use of 14/17/14 might build a
sufficiently durable wheel.
App