Originally Posted by
sstorkel
I wouldn't buy a used (touring) wheel unless I was sure that it had been properly tensioned throughout its life. Improperly tensioned spokes have a significantly shorter lifespan than properly tensioned spokes, if my experience is anything to go by...
buying used bicycle wheels is a process that is a whole lot simpler than buying a used car or house.
there is no problem in buying used wheels. the main issue is being able to look at a wheel and know what it is. Being able to measure a wheel is yet another layer of skill/knowledge... really its just knowledge.