Re: [CR]wheels for the big guy

(Example: Racing:Wayne Stetina)

Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 18:12:03 -0800 (PST)
From: "David Feldman" <feldmanbike@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]wheels for the big guy
To: "b,plaugher" <b.plaugher@comcast.net>, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
In-Reply-To: <40356338.5090306@comcast.net>


Agreed! Also, on the right side of the rear wheel, anyone of any weight beyond diagnosed anorexic is an idiot to use aluminum spoke nipples--they're another semi-fraudulent fashion accessory. David Feldman 205 lbs, 32 years wheelbuilding


--- "b,plaugher" wrote:


> As one, I would like to disagree with the posting
> saying that double
> butted spokes are unnecessary for those of use who
> are full figured guys
> and gals. The advantage of DB spokes is not weight
> saving, but greater
> flexibility. All other things being equal, DB spokes
> will last longer
> because they are more able to flex under the
> pounding of poundage.
> Brian Plaugher
> guerneville
>
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