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Qui si parla Campagnolo-www.vecchios.com
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On Aug 7, 6:42 am, jim beam <[email protected]> wrote:
> Qui si parla Campagnolo-www.vecchios.comwrote:
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> > On Aug 6, 8:56 pm, jim beam <[email protected]> wrote:
> >> VeloJon wrote:
> >>> I've built several sets of "traditional" road wheels, e.g. 32-spoke 3-
> >>> cross patterns that have held up well. Now I want to try a set with
> >>> fewer spokes using bladed spokes, and not looking for super-light
> >>> racing use, just some extra bling. With a basic rim like a Velocity
> >>> Aerohead or Mavic OP, what is the lowest spoke count I can use without
> >>> pushing the envelope? I am 150 lbs. Would 24 front/ 28 rear be
> >>> reasonable?
> >> of course. look at the spoke counts on mavic cosmos wheels, mavic
> >> ksyrium wheels, shimano wheels, etc. avoid super-skinny spokes and all
> >> will be well. do not over-tension.
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> > But also look at the weights of these rims. Not Aerohead light..no
> > such thing as a free lunch.
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> dude, the mavic cosmos rim is just like the open pro. it's 24 spoke.
> it handles my lardy ass no problem. thank you.
dude, compared to an Aerohead the ones mentioned are all heavier...
> Qui si parla Campagnolo-www.vecchios.comwrote:
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> > On Aug 6, 8:56 pm, jim beam <[email protected]> wrote:
> >> VeloJon wrote:
> >>> I've built several sets of "traditional" road wheels, e.g. 32-spoke 3-
> >>> cross patterns that have held up well. Now I want to try a set with
> >>> fewer spokes using bladed spokes, and not looking for super-light
> >>> racing use, just some extra bling. With a basic rim like a Velocity
> >>> Aerohead or Mavic OP, what is the lowest spoke count I can use without
> >>> pushing the envelope? I am 150 lbs. Would 24 front/ 28 rear be
> >>> reasonable?
> >> of course. look at the spoke counts on mavic cosmos wheels, mavic
> >> ksyrium wheels, shimano wheels, etc. avoid super-skinny spokes and all
> >> will be well. do not over-tension.
>
> > But also look at the weights of these rims. Not Aerohead light..no
> > such thing as a free lunch.
>
> dude, the mavic cosmos rim is just like the open pro. it's 24 spoke.
> it handles my lardy ass no problem. thank you.
dude, compared to an Aerohead the ones mentioned are all heavier...