Originally Posted by masi61

I have a new vintage 126mm 7 speed dura ace wheelset in 28 holes front and rear. My mechanic/wheelbuilder built the front 2 cross with DT Swiss butted spokes front, and DT Swiss straight gauge spokes rear. I was weighing 265, now lost a little and am still @ 250. My rims are DT Swiss RR 1.2 semi aero. I have about 500 miles on these wheels. They are buttery smooth, fast and strong. I trust my wheelbuilder. He always stress relieves and re-tensions the spokes when he builds wheels. I have not had to take the wheels back in for a re-tension job.