I'm putting together a pretty light and very stiff XC race wheelset with Hope Pro II hubs and Light Bicycle 27mm hookless carbon 29er rims. I want it to be a race worth weight, under 1600 grams, but also very stiff.
I have built wheels with both Comps and Revolutions before, and wasn't disappointed by the stiffness of the revolutions on my Arch EX wheelset. I just want this wheelset to go beyond that for stiffness, hence the carbon rims.
I like the idea of CX Rays and being able to see spoke windup, which was the biggest complaint with Revolutions.
The real question is, will they build a stiffer wheel? Is it worth the extra $120
Right now my options are
1. Cx Rays all around
2. Revolutions all Around
3. Comps on Drive side rear and Brake side front. I have done this alternating on rear road wheels and have had success.
4. Comps all around, not preferred for weight.
Any thoughts are appreciated
I have built wheels with both Comps and Revolutions before, and wasn't disappointed by the stiffness of the revolutions on my Arch EX wheelset. I just want this wheelset to go beyond that for stiffness, hence the carbon rims.
I like the idea of CX Rays and being able to see spoke windup, which was the biggest complaint with Revolutions.
The real question is, will they build a stiffer wheel? Is it worth the extra $120
Right now my options are
1. Cx Rays all around
2. Revolutions all Around
3. Comps on Drive side rear and Brake side front. I have done this alternating on rear road wheels and have had success.
4. Comps all around, not preferred for weight.
Any thoughts are appreciated