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I'm using 28H Archetypes on roads with some potholes, I'm 67 (and probably with backpack and so on 74) and so far so good. It's a track wheel so it will be slightly stronger than a road one due to even spoke tension. [all factors being equal]
Rim stiffness, availability of hubs (road hubs are easier to get in 28h, track hubs a bloody nightmare in under 32H) are other factors.
It's ultimately only 4 spokes, so about 32 grams. If you're not racing you could decide to priorities ease of use/costs of rims and hubs over saving the weight of 4 spokes.
I got a great deal on spokes and rims, and puzzled the hubs with it. But had it been 32H I wouldn't have fretted over the spokes, had it been 24H...I would have worried about weight.
JWestland
@SideshowBob
Looking at getting some wheels built and need some advice /thoughts on spoke count .
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Rims -
Deciding between either Ambrosio Crono or Nemesis tubular rims.
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Regular Road /Casual rides or very short commute . Will be fitted to a steel bike probably coming in around 9-10kg.
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I'm around 65kg and am wondering whether to go for 28h or 32h, and is there a minimum I should stick to.
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Also are there any other factors to consider?
Thanks