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Originally Posted by Dilberto
Don't the Deore disc hubs weight a lot? I'd like the wheels to run under 1900g, minus skewers. Still possible, under $500?
Why are you so hung up on overall weight?

If weight is a concern, why not focus on where it really counts focus wise at the rim side?

Salsa's would be fine, and the set FastJake linked to would be fine - though not double-butted.

It's almost as if you are trying to have it both ways...

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