Re: [CR]Weight/# of Spokes

(Example: Production Builders:Cinelli:Laser)

From: "Jon M. Schaer" <jschaer@columbus.rr.com>
To: "Eric Elman" <tr4play@cox.net>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <a05010406b9eb4e59f87e@[165.121.25.119]> <000401c28397$a1618b60$ece70044@elman1>
Subject: Re: [CR]Weight/# of Spokes
Date: Sun, 3 Nov 2002 20:48:09 -0500

----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric Elman" <tr4play@cox.net>
> Are there any standard guidelines used to determine the best number and
> gauge of spokes based on a riders weight and ride style? If not, what are
> the typical factors used to determine spoke count and gauge? I weigh in at
> a light 180 and fluctuate all the way up to 195 on occasion.
>

You might enjoy this.

http://www.bsn.com/Cycling/tubulars.html

There are a lot of variables. Spoke gauge matters less. Rim choice and build quality matters a lot. Tire choice can make a huge difference. Choose a good builder and answer their questions honestly. They should make the appropriate choices for you.

Jon Schaer
Columbus, OH