Originally Posted by
waterrockets
You get what you pay for. I've plucked spokes on these wheels at the local Performance, and I was not impressed with the tension leveling. I think these wheels are a great value if you can retension and stress relieve them (essentially, you're paying for parts and lacing).
Also, make sure to adjust the hub. Shimano hubs always seem to ship overtightened. They're great hubs and will last decades if well maintained -- just adjust the bearings.
I agree. I had ordered a set of the Forte Titan wheels but thought that the quality wouldn't be what I was after. So I canceled the order and bought one of these (next payday I'll buy the front one.). I don't have the experience or the tools to true it up the right way, so I think paying the LBS down the road might be a good option.
I'll check out the hub today. Thanks for the info.