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kevincx3
Need advise on parts choice, now have:
Zipp 303 firecrest tubular rim (285V4) 24h
American Classic Rear Track hub 24h 2.5mm spoke hole
Planning to order:
Sapim Super CX ray spoke
Sapim alu nipple 15G 12mm
and my questions are,
1. What is the real ERD of Zipp 303 firecrest tubular (285V4)? Zipp website said 555mm but wheelbuilder.com said 549mm, the 6mm off make 3mm spoke length difference in calculation.
2. The Sapim Super CX ray say in the description they should be used on hub hole size 2.3mm or less, will this cause a problem using them with 2.5mm hub holes?
  Thanks

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gbj_tester in reply to @kevincx3

Sapim Super CX ray

Don't, especially on a rear wheel. The weight saving is irrelevant, certainly not enough to make up for the reduction in stiffness and durability. Use regular CX-Ray and your worries about the spoke hole diameter disappear too.

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kevincx3 in reply to @gbj_tester

A new grade of stainless steel enables Sapim to reduce the diameter of the spoke, whilst increasing its strength and fatigue resistance. Effectively, the CX-Super is 17% lighter than the CX-Ray and its strength is increased by 120N in the middle section versus that of the CX-Ray.

Despite the spoke hole problem, I guess the super cx ray is better and stiffer in description?

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