Originally Posted by
Broctoon
......Though they they cost a little more, butted spokes are recommended, because they make a more durable wheel. If you use deeply butted spokes—like Sapim Laser (2.0 / 1.5 / 2.0)—you must be careful to not wind them up. I just twist 1/8 or 1/4 of a turn when truing and tensioning, and then back off again half that far each time.
If your first wheel is a front, that will give you an easy introduction, and then you can move to a rear next.
Although I prefer butted spokes, these are
USED RIMS.
I would NOT use 1.5mm spoke on the DS. The DS tension is getting mighty close to the point that you can't add more tension. The spoke will just stretch & stretch and.....
Remember, this is a newbie assembling this wheel. A little "cushion" for mistakes is a good idea.
My typical choice is 14/15ga. DS and a thinner spoke on the NDS. 1.6-1.7mm in the "thin" section.
I find a
rear wheel MUCH easier. You basically build the DS and just tension the NDS for proper dish.