Thread: New wheel, spokes loosening?
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Old 10-24-14, 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by davidad
I've had good luck with Open Sport rims because of the extra Al. in them. 32 spokes is pushing it for a 260 pound rider plus 20+ pounds for the bike.
For someone like the OP I would build a wheel with 36 double butted spokes.
I am heavier than the OP, there is no reason a properly tensioned 32h wheel would have any issues.
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