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I really don't understand these modern pre-built performance wheels. They look seriously, unambiguously cool but I don't understand the underlying principles. For reference, when I began serious cycling, almost all hubs were 36 hole. I do get why we don't all have to use 36 anymore, but the order-of-magnitude leap from 36/32 to 16/20/24 is too much for my world view. Help. I have a few basic questions...
1. In general, are the rims and/or hubs used in 16-20 spoke wheels significantly stronger than the rims I normally use--Mavic CXP-33 or Velocity AeroHead/Fusion/Deep-V?? Or, are these modern pre-built wheelsets just taking advantage of the large margin of untapped/excess strength in the modern design and materials in more traditional wheels (Campy or Shimano hubs, rims as mentioned, DT or Wheelsmith spokes)
2. If I build up a Velocity Fusion, or a Mavic CXP-33 rim (or OPro for those of who don't know the 33) and only use 16 or so of 13/14 guage spokes, do I get a wheel that is comparable to some of these jazzy looking hoops I see out on the road??
3. Thanks in Advance.
1. In general, are the rims and/or hubs used in 16-20 spoke wheels significantly stronger than the rims I normally use--Mavic CXP-33 or Velocity AeroHead/Fusion/Deep-V?? Or, are these modern pre-built wheelsets just taking advantage of the large margin of untapped/excess strength in the modern design and materials in more traditional wheels (Campy or Shimano hubs, rims as mentioned, DT or Wheelsmith spokes)
2. If I build up a Velocity Fusion, or a Mavic CXP-33 rim (or OPro for those of who don't know the 33) and only use 16 or so of 13/14 guage spokes, do I get a wheel that is comparable to some of these jazzy looking hoops I see out on the road??
3. Thanks in Advance.