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PWB STANDARDS

Unless otherwise specified, Prowheelbuilder uses the standards listed below when building wheels. Please note that Prowheelbuilder reserves the right to deviate from these standards depending on rider weight and intended use.

DEEP CARBON CROSS SECTION PWB WHEEL STANDARDS:
Spoke Count: Under 200lbs: FRONT 16 hole / 18 hole / 20 hole depending on the rim and hub manufacturerr REAR 24 hole.
Spoke Count: Over 200lbs: FRONT 24 hole / 28 hole depending on intended use, REAR 28 hole.
Lacing Pattern: FRONT radial (Unless hub manufacturer specifies otherwise) REAR 2x 2x.
Nipples: Under 200lbs: FRONT alloy, REAR alloy non-drive and brass on drive.
Nipples: Over 200lbs: FRONT & REAR all brass.
Spokes: If DT Revolutions are specified for the REAR wheel, the drive side will be substituted with the same colored DT Champion 14 gauge.

ROAD BIKE PWB WHEEL STANDARDS ON 30MM DEEP ALLOY RIMS:
Spoke Count: Under 200lbs: FRONT 24 hole. REAR 28 hole, depending on the rim and hub manufacturerr.
Spoke Count: Over 200lbs: FRONT 32 hole, REAR 32 hole.
Lacing Pattern: FRONT 2x 2x, REAR 3x 3x.
Nipples: FRONT & REAR all brass.
Spokes: If DT Revolutions are specified for the REAR wheel, the drive side will be substituted with the same colored DT Champion 14 gauge.

ROAD BIKE PWB WHEEL STANDARDS ON ALL OTHER ALLOY RIMS:
Spoke Count: Under 200lbs: FRONT 32 hole, REAR 32 hole.
Spoke Count: Over 200lbs: FRONT 36 hole, REAR 36 hole.
Lacing Pattern: FRONT 2x 2x, REAR 3x 3x.
Nipples: FRONT & REAR all brass.
Spokes: If DT Revolutions are specified for the REAR wheel, the drive side will be substituted with the same colored DT Champion 14 gauge.

FIXED AND SINGLE SPEED PWB WHEEL STANDARDS:
Spoke Count: Under 220lbs: 32 hole FRONT & REAR.
Spoke Count: Over 220lbs: 36 hole FRONT & REAR when possible.
Lacing Pattern: FRONT 2x 2x (unless disc brake which becomes 3x 3x), REAR 3x 3x. Please note that many hub manufacturers will not permit us to build Radial.
Nipples: FRONT & REAR brass.
Spokes: In the case of disc brake or single fixed or free hubs we may use 14 gauge spokes.

MOUNTAIN BIKE PWB WHEEL STANDARDS:
Spoke Count: Under 220lbs: FRONT 32 hole FRONT & REAR.
Spoke Count: Over 220lbs: 36 hole FRONT & REAR when possible.
Lacing Pattern: FRONT 3x 3x REAR 3x 3x.
Nipples: FRONT & REAR brass.
Spokes: If DT Revolutions are specified for the REAR wheel, the drive side will be substituted with the same colored DT Champion 14 gauge.

Sincerely,
The Staff at Pro Wheel Builder



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