Bike: full suspension 100mm
Rider weight: 170lbs
Riding: mostly smooth single track, occasional root-infested course, no downhill bombing (I'm a wimp when it comes to such ventures)
I'm building up a set of carbon hoops and I'd like to add power as well so I want to build the wheels up with a Powertap disc brake rear hub. Questions:
Thanks.
Rider weight: 170lbs
Riding: mostly smooth single track, occasional root-infested course, no downhill bombing (I'm a wimp when it comes to such ventures)
I'm building up a set of carbon hoops and I'd like to add power as well so I want to build the wheels up with a Powertap disc brake rear hub. Questions:
- Should I go with a 24 or a 28 spoke build? I'm leaning toward a 28 spoke build but, considering how often I see 32 spoke spoke wheels, should I be worried about durability?
- Internal or external nipples? In my understanding it's a tradeoff between having to true a wheel and wheel strength.
- Brass or alloy nipples? Is brass worth the extra bit of weight?
Thanks.