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    Lightweight DH wheelset building - DT revo spokes. Go or no go?

    EX500s (in white) are pretty cheap on chainreactioncycles these days.. Found that I'll try the Sapim D-light spokes instead of Revos, as they're said to be a lot stronger. They're just a couple of $$ more expensive and a little bit heavier. Should supposedly make a stiffer and stronger wheel...
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    Lightweight DH wheelset building - DT revo spokes. Go or no go?

    Thanks for the tip! Only about 15 grams heavier pr wheel and half the price of the CX-Ray!
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    Lightweight DH wheelset building - DT revo spokes. Go or no go?

    I weigh 79kgs/174lbs, and consider myself a bit on the more aggressive side when it comes down to the riding, so I guess the Revos would be a bit on the weak side in the strength- and stiffness-department then. I would have -without a doubt- bought the CX-Rays or the Aerolites if it wasn't for...
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    Lightweight DH wheelset building - DT revo spokes. Go or no go?

    Hi! Planning to build a budget lightweight DH wheelset with the following parts: - Used Hope Pro 2 hubs (20mm front and 12x150mm rear) - DT Swiss Revolution spokes - DT Swiss alloy nipples - DT Swiss EX500 rims I've already read more than a few threads about people wanting to use DT...