On 22/06/2010 12:13 PM, mrrabbit@mrrabbit.net wrote:
> My primary business is "Hand Built Basic and Replacement Alloy Bicycle Wheels"
> thus making straight guage 2.0mm (14g) my primary spoke. Also, since 90% of my
>
> current custom builds for shops are for the fixie/single speed crowd - the
> result is the same.
Please explain. In my experience, all the higher quality vintage bikes had butted spokes. This is for weight saving, lower wind resistance and that fact that they made a stronger, more resilient wheel. From all I've read, straight gauge spokes do not make a stronger wheel. So, is it just a misconception among the fixie crowd and heavy American riders that straight gauge spokes are the best? I equate straight gauge spokes with cheap kids' and utility bikes.
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John Betmanis
Woodstock, Ontario
Canada