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Yeah I was super surprised when I saw Mike Hall ran 24 spoke (or something) wheels on the tour divide.
But then I broke a spoke on my 32 spoke wheel on TAW and had to replace it cause I couldn't get it true enough without a new spoke. Spurred me to get an on the road cassette remover and carry spare spokes.
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It surprises me how many people are using low spoke count wheels on stupid long rides. I'm sure they'll be fine, but the security of having a few extra spokes surely outweighs the aero benefits.
Erik Nohlin has broken 3 spokes on Sverigetempot already, delaying him every time. Get more spokes! 28+ spokes ftw.