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cycleclinic

finally got a set of the Pacenti Brevet rims these do look good. The question is though why are Pacenti offering a 28H version. People who ride brevet are unlikely to to gram pinch are they maybe I am wrong.

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Lukas in reply to @cycleclinic

My 3-cross 28h wheels always seem to build into stronger wheels than similar with 32h. Maybe it's the higher bracing angle? IMO well worth getting 28 over 32 if lacing this way, with added weight bonus.

EDIT: 'bracing angle' = incorrect terminology. Meant theta angle, at which the spoke leaves the hub relative to the radius, or whatever the technical term is for that!

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cycleclinic in reply to @Lukas

that is not possible. 32H 3x will be stiffer than 28H 3x. The shorter spoke length of the 28H rims does not make up for the the effect of 4 extra spokes. Try measuring lateral and radial stiffness I am right.

I build plenty of 28 spoke wheels but for brevet I really don't see the point.

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