Originally Posted by
avner
Try laced to Formulas. Formulas are going to give you the best bang for your buck especially for an all weather, good or bad day commuter. Dura ace are unsealed, which means repacking them more often if you're going to gnarly conditions. Formulas are industry standard, my bike is 3 years old on formulas running strong. They're sealed bearings, good quality and bomb proof. From what I understand Velocity Deep V's tend to be good at handling a beating just a bit heavy.
Cool, thanks. I'll check out the Formulas. I was reading that the DA's are unsealed but still do pretty well in the rain just as long as you aren't riding in really bad conditions but you are probably right to just go with a sealed bearing. And the Deep V's are a tad on the heavier side but can really handle some nasty streets. I have a pair on my Jamis right now and they have been fantastic. I'm not as concerned with weight anyway. I'm not racing or anything. I'd rather everything be more durable.