Farsports rd230 spoke count

Back by popular demand, the general all-things Road forum!

Moderator: robbosmans

Post Reply
madspalme
Posts: 20
Joined: Tue Nov 03, 2020 9:21 pm

by madspalme

Hi guys

I consider getting a wheelset from farsports with their 50mm hookless gravel rim on their rd230 hubs

However, i am concerned the 21/21 spoke count is too few for me as i am 190cm, 87kg (hopefully 83 soon)

I currently run the kaze 58 with 240 exp hub with 24/24 spoke count

Are 21/21 too few for me?
Will cx-sprint instead of cx-ray spokes make up for the fever spoke count?

Any comments/reviews of the rd230 hubs are highly appreciated

Noeh
Posts: 20
Joined: Tue Sep 01, 2020 8:23 am

by Noeh

At your weight, I'd go with the dt350 hubs. Reliable, good warranty, and readily available parts.
2022 Tarmac SL7 Pro for Waifu [7.3kg]
2021 Tarmac SL7 Pro [7.2kg]
2018 CAAD12 [7.5kg]

by Weenie


Visit starbike.com Online Retailer for HighEnd cycling components
Great Prices ✓    Broad Selection ✓    Worldwide Delivery ✓

www.starbike.com



User avatar
LouisN
Posts: 3510
Joined: Mon Feb 19, 2007 3:44 am
Location: Canada

by LouisN

Farsports makes the RD340 with 24/24. Direct competitor for the DtSwiss350. A little heavier than the 230 but also cheaper. I would build 24/24 AND use thicker aero spokes at your weight.
Louis :)

madspalme
Posts: 20
Joined: Tue Nov 03, 2020 9:21 pm

by madspalme

Thanks guys.

Leaning towards the 350 (24/24) with cx sprint on the rear drive side and front non-drive side.

At my weight, it's probably faster for climbing with a stiffer wheel than saving 100g due to the loss of wheelflexing

Post Reply