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madspalme
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by madspalme on Wed May 11, 2022 8:02 am
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
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Noeh
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by Noeh on Thu May 12, 2022 8:56 am
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]
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LouisN
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by LouisN on Sun May 15, 2022 12:55 pm
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
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madspalme
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by madspalme on Mon May 16, 2022 9:29 am
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