Originally Posted by
Symox
Thanks for the in depth reply
I actually don't feel passionate about 3X one way or the other, just trying to understand the reasoning behind the choices.
Can you explain the reasoning in your summary the "Radial on 20 or down" statement.
It just starts looking better in lower spoke counts. Crossed in low spoke counts can get complicated depending on the parts. I used to do a lot of 2x in 20 for sprinters thinking that even if it was marginally stiffer it might be better but I ditched even that. I will lace either radial or 2x on 20 if asked.
I have a few 1x as well out there but it's seldom where it makes sense.