Phil
Maximum Pace
- Sep 1, 2007
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This might be a bit overly specific of a question, but I know there are some wheel experts around, so...
Down in Boso on Saturday I managed to knock my rear wheel way out of true; took it into the LBS yesterday and it turns out the rim is cracked and done for.
Going to re-use the Dura-ace hub and have it laced to a 32-hole Open Pro (rim was Ambrosio), aluminum nipples. My LBS builds a decent wheel, but isn't into fancy schmancy and will probably just use the straight gauge spokes he has on hand.
I'm thinking I could probably do better, though. Something double butted, maybe aero, preferably lightish, and available from the LBS distributor's catalog. Would it be worth going with different spokes on DS/NDS for a 32-spoke build?
Cost isn't a factor, but durability, strength and weight of the build is, in roughly that order. Any suggestions?
Down in Boso on Saturday I managed to knock my rear wheel way out of true; took it into the LBS yesterday and it turns out the rim is cracked and done for.
Going to re-use the Dura-ace hub and have it laced to a 32-hole Open Pro (rim was Ambrosio), aluminum nipples. My LBS builds a decent wheel, but isn't into fancy schmancy and will probably just use the straight gauge spokes he has on hand.
I'm thinking I could probably do better, though. Something double butted, maybe aero, preferably lightish, and available from the LBS distributor's catalog. Would it be worth going with different spokes on DS/NDS for a 32-spoke build?
Cost isn't a factor, but durability, strength and weight of the build is, in roughly that order. Any suggestions?