Originally Posted by
cyccommute
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
Do the Phil hubs have the necessary chamfered spoke holes to be properly built with the DT Alpine III's?