Quote Originally Posted by velogirl
BTW, radial lacing doesn't save any weight. Same spoke count as my rear wheel (which is 3-x) -- it's just a different way to pull the spokes. I laced the rear 3-x because it's a bit stronger (good for the rear since it takes more weight and more stress) and with the PowerTap hub I wanted a good strong wheel.
The spokes have to be shorter, right? So slightly less weight (maybe a couple percent). The only place I ever saw radial wheels in the old days was on track bikes. Any difference in ride feel of radial vs 3x?