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Incidentally - alot of the pro riders will use specific rims with different spoke and hub combos. Some of the most popular are using DA hubs, Sapim CX Ray with Edge / Enve rims. This is something we can also do quite easily. And we also have our main 38's and 50's in to UCI for approval in the same way.
As it happens - Ultegra and DA hubs are available in 28h rear as minimum spoke count, and 24h is their lowest front spoke count. No problem, we already have rimblanks drilled especially for Shimano Ultegra and DA hubs for exactly this reason!
Why? Many racers prefer the near silent running of Ultegra and Da hubs. Also, many stage racers prefer a few more spokes in their wheels to add a little more wind-up stiffness with no add harshness. Plus, they are more rugged and when you are beating the crap out of them on harsh roads, you want a wheel that will absolutely withstand anything you throw at it.
I'm building up some special CX wheels for a VIP rider - and you know what we are doing?? Ultegra Hubs with 38mm rims and Sapim Delta spokes. I could use anything - and this is THE CHOICE.
Again, just all depends on what you are building for.
As it happens - Ultegra and DA hubs are available in 28h rear as minimum spoke count, and 24h is their lowest front spoke count. No problem, we already have rimblanks drilled especially for Shimano Ultegra and DA hubs for exactly this reason!
Why? Many racers prefer the near silent running of Ultegra and Da hubs. Also, many stage racers prefer a few more spokes in their wheels to add a little more wind-up stiffness with no add harshness. Plus, they are more rugged and when you are beating the crap out of them on harsh roads, you want a wheel that will absolutely withstand anything you throw at it.
I'm building up some special CX wheels for a VIP rider - and you know what we are doing?? Ultegra Hubs with 38mm rims and Sapim Delta spokes. I could use anything - and this is THE CHOICE.
Again, just all depends on what you are building for.