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Originally Posted by rosborn
Nah, I wouldn't have a wheelset built up for $400 either. It makes much more sense to spend $103 for a 36 hole hub, $56 for a 36 hole Deep V rim, $20 on spokes and $50 to have the shop build it up the FRONT wheel and, then, drop $200 for a rear wheel . . . . wait a minute . . . . that equals $429. Since when is $429 better than $400, especially when it's being paid out?

Lucy! You have some 'splainin to do!
Uhh, the front will last longer than the rear. Maybe not fail at all. I'm not sure where you shop but the fornt hub is always much cheaper than the rear, that's if he ever needs one.
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