Originally Posted by jcbryan
Might build your own, good way to get comfortable with the mechanical side of touring. I built Sun CR-18 rims, XT hubs, and db Wheelsmiths for $145. Not cheap but have worked out great for the 3K miles I have on them, Hope this helps.
Best, John
Yeah, I've built wheels before, it's the cost that seems to add up fast when buying the components separately. If I might ask, how in the world did you find the parts you mention for $145? After shipping, DB spokes seem to run upwards of .80 each (often more). That's around $60 for spokes alone. Please tell me where you got those parts for that price, I'm ready to order-
