Originally Posted by
FBinNY
The concerns flex when climbing are exaggerated so that shouldn't be an issue.
This depends on the strength and weight of the rider as well as the stiffness of the wheel. A low spoke wheel paired with a strong rider is a recipe for frame rubbing. Even with 3mm of clearance, I was getting some frame rub on climbs with low spoke wheels. That problem went away after building a set of wheels with a 32 spoke rear.
Originally Posted by
FBinNY
FWIW - I don't normally carry a spoke wrench except for multi day tours.
What happens if you break a spoke. Without a spoke wrench, you will be walking or calling Uber.