[roscifer]

since not many people seem to be checking tech talk, and i am impatient

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128469


"I recently blew up the rear wheel, and am getting a new set up. I am going with a hope hub and a 32 hole syncros dpm rim. I was wondering if the 32 hole set up will hold up to downhill/freeriding abuse if properly built, or if i should not take any chances and go with the 36 hole. I have a pretty smooth riding style due to many years on the hardtail, and am outgrowing my jump casing stage (although that means it's time to go bigger )"

 

[spacemanspiff06]

get it bulit buy a pro and use the best spokes you can get your hands on(and nipple lock) and it should hold up, but if you're dirt dumping, doing realy heavy FR/DH stuff or just have bad luck, i'ld stick with the 36H. ( then again, i fall into all three of those catagolrys (sp) esp. the bad luck one.)

 

[Jayridesacove]

should be fine if you get it built up by a good builder. you say you're riding smoother which will help in wheel longevity.

 

[go-ride.com]

I'm not familiar with that syncros rim, but with most DH rims I notice very little if any strength difference between a 32 and 36. So much so that all my DH wheels are 32, and all the ones we build for pros are 32.