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@hippy
You're heavier than me*. I use Ksyrium ES now and then and I think they are 18 spoke front. They've been fine but if I'm getting miles in I tend to use my 32h Open Pros. I don't see much point in heavier riders using lightweight setups.. eg. the only reason I have the Ksyriums is they came with the bike.
If you only do limited miles and on reasonable roads then you can get away with lower spoke counts but if it's anything regular I'd not bother. 32h has been fine for me. Just think though, the heavier your wheels, the less aero they are, the more work you do, the stronger and lighter you become.. THEN buy some lightweight wheels :)
*bet you fuckers never thought you'd see that!