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[Closed] 28 or 32 spoke wheels for CX?

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Looking at getting some Stans Grail rims on Hope Pro2 Evo hubs for the CX bike. To be used for a mixture of road/off road riding. Nothing too hard core off road though. Is a 28 spoke build good enough or should I go for 32? I weigh about 82kg if that is a factor.

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Posted : 04/09/2015 10:49 am
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32, stronger, you won't notice the weight gain.


 
Posted : 04/09/2015 10:54 am
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I'd say 28 would be ok.
I've done some fairly serious off-roading on my GT Grade on 28h Alex rims with no issues at all & the top-end Grades spec Grails, so I'm sure they're up to the job.
(I'm a bit lighter than 82kg, but not a lot. 😉 )


 
Posted : 04/09/2015 10:55 am
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cynic-al +1

28 will probably be ok though.


 
Posted : 04/09/2015 10:57 am

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