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24 spokes DT Swiss wheels for commuting and road riding?

Old 08-04-19, 08:35 AM
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24 spokes DT Swiss wheels for commuting and road riding?

Ill be using a DT Swiss 650b 28 spoke set for gravel/dirt and am looking for another DT Swiss 700c wheelset for commuting/road rides so that I can swap cassettes/drivers between them. I'm 180 lbs but might also carry my daughter on a child seat when she's a bit older.

I found a 24 spoke set with dt470 rims and 350 hubs locally on Craigslist. However I'm not sure if I will regret the spoke count or if I need to go higher.

I've done lots of searching here and see lots of opinions on both sides. Wanted specific advice in case the brand/model made a difference.

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24 is less than I would want on the back, but I am 50# heavier too.
I am sure a well built(tensioner and true) 24h wheelset would be fine for a long time. But what's the benefit? If the cost is dirt cheap, then maybe it's worth trying. If the cost is only $40 or so less than a new 32h rear wheel of same quality, then maybe it isn't worth trying the 24h set.
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