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12-07-09 | 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by thcerblaretep

What rims, hubs and spokes would you use if you were building your dream/ideal 700c touring wheels.

Phil Wood Field Servicable hubs, DT alpine III, Mavic A719 rim front. For the rear I'd either go with an A719 or an off-center rim, like the Aerohead OC or IRD Cadence VSR (although that one is a little light). The off-center drilled rims make for a slightly more symmetrical wheel.

If you don't like cassette bearings, I'd look for a set of XTR hubs. Light and tough as nails. You can find 36 hole hubs with titanium freehubs for next to nothing if you don't want discs

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