Help me choose rear rim 32h or 36h
03-06-20, 01:12 AM
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Help me choose rear rim 32h or 36h
Slowly chugging along the Bianchi Krono build I stumbled upon the H Plus Son SL42 rims. Theyre deep V clincher in full black. Love the way they look. But I need help on choosing the rear rim spoke count.
Both 700c and 650c are available in 32h.
Only the 700c in 36h.
I purchased the 650c 32h already.
My question and need help choosing is 32h or 36h for the rear. (Hubs are 36h). Should I....
1. Purchase 700c 32h to match front 650c 32h
2. Purchase 700c 36h to match hub spoke count.
3. Purchase another hubset with 32h.
Peak at the front 650c rim...
Both 700c and 650c are available in 32h.
Only the 700c in 36h.
I purchased the 650c 32h already.
My question and need help choosing is 32h or 36h for the rear. (Hubs are 36h). Should I....
1. Purchase 700c 32h to match front 650c 32h
2. Purchase 700c 36h to match hub spoke count.
3. Purchase another hubset with 32h.
Peak at the front 650c rim...
03-06-20, 05:38 AM
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For me it depends on speed (even if perceived) vs durability. 32h feel like they “spin up” noticeably faster to me. Downside is I am not a small rider and I do break the occasional spoke on my 28h and 32h wheels. I’ve yet to break a spoke on my 36h wheels.
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I typically don't see a reason with modern rims to go 36h unless you're extremely heavy or touring, at 275lb I've broken 1 spoke on my mtb in 3 years of hard riding and those came 15g which I wouldn't build with for someone my size. Well built modern wheels just don't seem to need that many. But, since you already have the hub, if it's a good one, I would go the 36; unless I wanted an excuse to get a DT, White industries, i9, etc. It won't be significantly heavier, about 12g, and still strong.
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I think you would regret different sized wheels, regardless of spoke count. You want a 650 rear, so you need a different rear hub.
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Can't comment on what you should choose but I have a 32H front and 36H rear by H+ and they are awesome. I would have matched the spoke count but at 275 I tend to always use a 36H on the rear. I tend to like matching hubs though so if your weight isn't a concern I would match them for sure.
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The frame/fork geometry of the Krono is built for 700 rear + 650 front. And if the OP wants a 650 rear, why would s/he need a different rear hub, other than to match the spoke count of the front?
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And rhe rim he wants doesn't come in 650/36.
03-06-20, 08:45 AM
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Depends on the hub you have on hand. If it is a good quality hub then I would stick with that and get a 36 hole rim. If it is mediocre, then you might as well get another hub and go with fewer spokes. 36 spokes might cost you a few sheckles more than 32 spokes, depending on what spokes you chose, and you could get a new cheap hub for that money.
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Thanks all for the input.
At an even 200 I'm comfortable going 32h. Ill save $4 going that route too
At an even 200 I'm comfortable going 32h. Ill save $4 going that route too
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fwiw......I am at 234.6 and have ridden as heavy as 285..... I have had no problems with 32 hole wheels. I ride pretty light and don't jump curbs.
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I think the smart approach is to use what you have to the extent possible. You already have a rear hub, so why replace it? There isn't much difference between a 32h wheel and a 36h in durability. I don't believe people who claim to feel the difference, so forget that aspect. You have the hub and need to buy a rim, so buy a rim that works with your hub, unless it's a crappy enough hub that you might regret using it. Then buy a very good rear hub, and get a rim to match.
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I went ahead and purchased the H+Son 36h rim to match the spoke count on the Shimano 105 1050 freewheel hub.
To begin with the front 36h hub on a 32h rim has me a bit uncomfortable with the mismatch. Its the best I can do with the situation. The rear can be matched up to 36h/36h so I went with it.
Thanks all for the input. Much appreciated
To begin with the front 36h hub on a 32h rim has me a bit uncomfortable with the mismatch. Its the best I can do with the situation. The rear can be matched up to 36h/36h so I went with it.
Thanks all for the input. Much appreciated
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