Originally Posted by
seattle29er
I've built wheels.... +1 on using 28 spokes... or at minimum heavier gage spokes on your 24h set-up for a heavier rider. Some manufacturers "wheel systems" will even specify rider weight... have you looked into whether you have a custom wheel or whether it's a brand "system" (eg Shimano or Mavic hub/spokes/rim, etc) and whether it has a recommended rider weight limit?
Hello seattle29er.
Installing heavier gauge spokes on the drive side would be a elegant solution, except the hub will only accommodate a maximum spoke diameter of 2mm and the spokes I have installed are 2mm straight gauge.
The wheel was built from bits and pieces: the hub is a Novatec F172SB-11S, the rim is an Oval Concepts model 327 and the spokes are 2mm diameter stainless steel straight gauge from Wheel Builder. As you can see, it's a Frankenstein wheel and does not have a "published" weight limit.
So, it appears I either live with the slight rim shift, or buy or build a better/stronger wheel.
Best,
Jason