Originally Posted by
3speed
Thanks, everyone, for the input. I think my build is gonna be Dyads laced to Shimano 105 hubs since my rear dropouts are spaced to 130. I'm having them built at a local shop by a guy who says he's been building wheels for a long time, including his own touring wheels. As Doug pointed out and I should consider, good wheels are an investment, so I guess I'll spring for the Dyads, though I definitely can't find them for $40. I spent a little while looking and couldn't seem to find them for less than ~$60. Anyone got any leads on a good deal?
Universal Cycles will build the wheels, Dyad 36 spoke rims, 105 hubs, and Wheelsmith DB spokes, for $306.
Their prices are usually less than you can buy the individual components for, and that includes the wheel building. Their wheel builders build hundreds of wheels a year. However, you have to factor in shipping costs. I live close enough that I just pick them up at the shop. They have excellent customer service. And no, I do not get a commission