Laser's 32H and 3X lacing should be fine for a Ripley

 

the hubs I have are 28H. Is the laser still a good option?

 

Definitely stick with 3x lacing for Lasers and 28H.

Personally, for 28H, I'd want a 1.6-1.7mm cross section diameter. Too bad Wheelsmith discontinued the DB14. DT Competition Race (1.6mm) would be another option.

I really like the Pillar PSR Triple Butted series - The 1.6 and 1.7 are light, strong and cheaper than Sapim.

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I'm running PSR TB2017, 28H 3x lacing, on chinese carbon rim on the front of my Ripley. I'm running PSR TB2018, 28H 3x lacing, on a Spank 350 rim on the front of the enduro bike.

 

I'm 170lbs, have 28 aerolites on carbon rims for my Revel Ranger. Works good. Wheel lateral stiffness isn't affected much by thinner spokes. Having a stiff rim is most important. Aerolites are the same cross section area as lasers.