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04-01-04, 01:59 PM
This summer I am probably gonig to upgrade the wheelset that came with my '03 Specialized Allez sport. After reading a lot of peoples opinions and thinking about the way I use teh bike, I have decided that a shimano hub laced to an openpro rim is the way to go for me. I use the bike to commute, and ride for fitness and with groups.
My profile: I wiegh 180 at my heaviest, and I plan on putting on about 200 miles a week this year for a total of around 4000-5000 miles. I do not race.
Here is my question:
I looked at the shimano website and there did not seem to be a big difference between the 105 and ultegra hubs. I was considering a 32 spoke wheel. Do any of you mechanics who have experience with many different hubs have an opinion on which hubset is better? Is the Dura Ace (titanium body, stainless bearings, 35g of weight) worth the extra scratch? Should I consider using a lower spoke count, in which case I would have to go with ultegra or dura-ace.
I plan on having a local wheelbuilder build these up for me, and I will ask him similar questions, but I wasnted to have as many opinions as possible before I throw down the cash.
Thanks for your opinions.
My profile: I wiegh 180 at my heaviest, and I plan on putting on about 200 miles a week this year for a total of around 4000-5000 miles. I do not race.
Here is my question:
I looked at the shimano website and there did not seem to be a big difference between the 105 and ultegra hubs. I was considering a 32 spoke wheel. Do any of you mechanics who have experience with many different hubs have an opinion on which hubset is better? Is the Dura Ace (titanium body, stainless bearings, 35g of weight) worth the extra scratch? Should I consider using a lower spoke count, in which case I would have to go with ultegra or dura-ace.
I plan on having a local wheelbuilder build these up for me, and I will ask him similar questions, but I wasnted to have as many opinions as possible before I throw down the cash.
Thanks for your opinions.