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Stress on wheels because of rim brakes is negligible. If you want a (slightly)lighter front wheel go 1x or 2x. Any cross lacing pattern will give you more lateral stiffness, while easing the up/down impacts. I run a low flange DA 7710 hub laced 1x in the front to a Dodici hoop. Built it a year ago and still never had to re-true it. But at the end of the day, whatever works for you is the right way.