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Emyr
Hey guys,
I need some help in choice of rims and spoke count since I can't decide myself. As for the hubs I'm fixed on Mack until someone introduces me more badass hubs.
The wheels will mainly be used for street riding thus will see some curbs (especially the rear wheel, my body refuses to learn how to bunnyhop).
So the initial idea was 38mm carbon rims from China with 20f/24r spokes. The spoke count shouldn't be a big deal, I saw many road wheels going for it and not failing on deep rims.
The rims however I'm not certain. How does carbon hold up on a kindofabeaterbutnotreally bike?
Alternatives are Archetype or Ryde Pulse Comp (an online shop sells them for 30€!!) with the same or slightly higher spoke count. I'd like to ride at least 25mm wide tyres so Archetype > Ryde Pulse.
I'd love to hear your opinions on this, cheers!