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Old 01-22-07, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by stapfam
So now we start on the next round of what should I get?


Cant Help you Gary As I do not have the experience on road bikes but as I am up for new wheels on the Giant= I am looking for Suggestions from the rest of the forum for a 700 wheel with a top rate rim, enough spokes and a hub that will last for the next 4 years. And must not cost an arm -Or- a leg. Good wheels at sensible prices- What suggestions?
Mavic Open Pro rims (if clincher), 32 or 36 spokes, built on either Ultegra 9, 10 or Chorus 10 speed hubs. Based on the spoke notes on Peter White's website, I'd go with Wheelsmith spokes. You may cheapen hubs to taste. You can get cheaper and you can get lighter, but it makes a great compromise of cost, strength, durability, easy rolling, and lightness for a road bike. Plus all teh parts are home-maintainable, everything works just like it did 40 years ago, 'cep for the freewheels.

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