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Old 09-14-22, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by FBinNY
DT, Sapim and other established brands are all of comparable quality. The longest service life will be with 14g double butted spokes. What matters more is a quality build by someone skilled at this.
Agreed. I would recommend a brand new build with something like the DT Swiss 511 rim (521 if disc brakes) and 32 spokes laced 3 cross.
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