Originally Posted by
bikerjp
it will cost more unless I go through lots of wheels.
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.
It will cost less to build your own for equal quality, and no, there is no benefit to buying factory wheels, and they'll cost more. Factory wheels typically have fewer spokes, which could lead to more failures, and replacing proprietary components could mean that you'll have to wait for parts.