Originally Posted by
sced
This. Rims, spokes, hubs.
You really should do the research, buy a jig, and build your own set of wheels. It's straightforward and lot's of people do it.
And I could tie my own flies for fishing, build my own speakers and grow my own vegetables. Can isn't the issue. I'm not interested in that and it will cost more unless I go through lots of wheels.
Originally Posted by
mcjimbosandwich
you spec your custom wheels with easily replaceable parts. problem solved. It's actually the factory wheels with their proprietary components (i.e. mavic spokes) that make it harder to service something
True, but if they are under warranty it's not my problem - except the wait time.
As I said, I'm planning to go custom. I'm just trying to see if there is any benefit to factory that I'm overlooking - especially a decent factory wheel like an Easton EA70 or 90.