I have been planning my bike for the past few weeks and I had decided on getting a Sturmey Archer XFD hub for the front and the Sturmey Archer 3 speed internal hub with drum brake for the rear.
I've noticed several people have used both of these hubs in their wheels with 12 gauge spokes. On the Sturmey Archer website, the compatible spokes for both of these hubs are listed at 13 or 14 gauge.
I guess my question is, are these people stretching or drilling the holes out bigger to accept 12 gauge spokes or do they just fit without any alteration?
I've noticed several people have used both of these hubs in their wheels with 12 gauge spokes. On the Sturmey Archer website, the compatible spokes for both of these hubs are listed at 13 or 14 gauge.
I guess my question is, are these people stretching or drilling the holes out bigger to accept 12 gauge spokes or do they just fit without any alteration?