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Major Tom Tubular Rims with Shimano 5700 Hubs and Skewers

I built them up for a practice wheelset, realized I like riding my racing wheelset 100% of the time...soooo. Yup. 

 

They are a 2x pattern front and rear with alloy nipples. Reasonable weight, durable! 250$

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2x?  What is the spoke count f/r?

2x refers to the number of crosses. Generally, more crosses is stronger than less crosses. MTB wheels are usually 3x. Touring wheel for hefty folks are 4x. Radial-laced wheels are 0-cross. 

I understand that, I've built some of my own wheels.  I also understand that depending on spoke count there is typically an ideal lacing pattern or two that provides the best balance of strength, durability, manipulating the spokes while assembling, etc.  I guess I wasn't as clear as I could have been.

 

For instance, you wouldn't want to do a 4x pattern on a 24 hole rim.

 

You usually see 2x on 24 and 28 hole rims.  3x on 28 and 32, 4x on 36+, etc.

 

So my ultimate question is: spoke count f/r?

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