50mm carbon tubulars & spoke count
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 2:06 am
Here is what I'm thinking.
Rims: Farsports FSL50-TM at 350g each
Spokes: CX-Ray
Hubs: Bikehubstore superlight 277g/pair or Hubsmith at about 255g/pair
I'm under 65kg so what will 16/20 or 16/24 spokes do? I like the idea of 24 spokes out back since it allows for 16:8 drilling and more even tension. The 16 spokes up front will give a very slight weight and aero advantage. Will this be stiff enough at my weight? The Hubsmith hubs may not be available in 16h front or 16:8 drilling rear; I'll have to ask.
My clincher wheels are Kinlin XR-200, BHS Superlight hubs & Revolution spokes. Laced up 20/24 with 16:8 out back they are 1265g.
Rims: Farsports FSL50-TM at 350g each
Spokes: CX-Ray
Hubs: Bikehubstore superlight 277g/pair or Hubsmith at about 255g/pair
I'm under 65kg so what will 16/20 or 16/24 spokes do? I like the idea of 24 spokes out back since it allows for 16:8 drilling and more even tension. The 16 spokes up front will give a very slight weight and aero advantage. Will this be stiff enough at my weight? The Hubsmith hubs may not be available in 16h front or 16:8 drilling rear; I'll have to ask.
My clincher wheels are Kinlin XR-200, BHS Superlight hubs & Revolution spokes. Laced up 20/24 with 16:8 out back they are 1265g.