I would not worry too badly anout 32 spokes. Ask how many of us ran 32 spokes or less for years on our 26" MTB and managed to survive.
Also, as a point of reference, I built up a set of 32 hole 650b dyads for my wife almost 6 months ago. I had a set of Phil freewheel hubs in the parts bin, so the rear wheel is near dishless 6 sp. I did the conversion on her go-fast (Miyata 712) so that she would be way more comfortable after the baby, she rides with paniers full of stuff and our 10 lb minpin in the basket. Even with CDLv tires and hitting potholes with abandon they are true as an arrow. I am a firm believer that 36 spokes is the way to go for my 220 lb self in the 700C, but if I were in need of some 650b wheels for myself I would duplicate the set I built for her in a heartbeat. Rob On Feb 8, 7:15 am, Michael_S <mikeybi...@rocketmail.com> wrote: > I am converting an older British Tourer to 650B. I need to have some > wheels built and was wondering about spoke count. I know on 700c that > 36 spokes is preferred ( I know some even like 40+). Anyone out there > tour on 650B 32 spoke wheels? I am planning on Dyad rims and I weigh > 188 and don't plan on more than 30lbs of stuff. > > ~Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
