New wheelset built on Stan's Alpha 340 and Tune hub set



Doncantador

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I'm am considering light clincher/notubes rim of Stan's Alpha 340 laced on 20/24 Tune mig 70 front and Tune mig/mag 170 rear. Hub set is 250 grams. The Stan's rim is 385 grams. This wheelset comes with wheelsmith DB15 black spokes and alloy nipples all together becomes sub 1300 grams wheelset. Anyone knows if I can go on this spoke count or I have to go up to 24/28 which I'm not fancy of. I'm 170lb (75KG) and I'm not planning to go up on weight, I'm not racing, just training and like mainly to look for climbs. I'm not an aggressive rider as I said I'm not racing. My main question for you out there if this wheelset I have described is strong enough.
 
If it were me, I'd lace 'em 24/28. Of course I'm about your weight, and that's how my current wheels are laced (2x front and rear). I'd also make sure to remember that Tune hubs aren't the best sealed and are more vulnerable to dust and water than many other hubs. It's one of the trade-offs to gain light weight.
 

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