Wheelbuilding / Wheel Building / Wheel build help

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.ben

I’m planning on getting some wheels built by spa cycles, who I’ve had good experience with in the past. For my gravel/light touring bike

Choosing bitex 106 on either kinlin XR 26RTS or XR 31RTS… what if any will the noticeable differences be between the two rim depths (26mm/31mm)? Or any experience with these rims?

Edit: spokes 32/36 I think. I’m 88kg

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snottyotter in reply to @.ben

spokes 32/36

Overkill for the 31s for sure, mine are 28/28 and happy with me and a fully loaded, heavy bike bouncing down unsuitable paths. The 26s are fine with 28 spokes too.

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.ben in reply to @snottyotter

Helpful, thanks. Have you ridden both 26s and 31s? Found them durable?
What's the downside of overbuilding them at 32/26, just the extra weight? I might be Ok for the peace of mind I suppose

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