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Old 01-20-08, 03:25 PM
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darronb
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Originally Posted by HillRider
check the cost of a new rim and spokes against a brand new wheel before you do anything. You may find it cheaper to replace the whole thing. Unless of course, the object is to build a new wheel yourself. In that case cost isn't a consideration.
I'm sure buying a whole new wheel is the most cost-effective route. But are there any affordable front wheels with radial lacing? Also, my desire to learn wheelbuilding is a consideration. I would imagine that most inexpensive new wheels are machine-made, and from what I've read, an experienced wheelbuilder can do a better job than a machine.

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