Originally Posted by
Robert Foster
I still would like to know the weight on your handbuilts. I went with my DA wheels because I got a great deal and because most of the builders in my area would build me a 1800 gram wheel for about the same price as a set of Mavic Ksyrium SLs. The Dura Ace wheels have proven to be pretty dependable.
My handbuilts are Mavic CXP33 rims on 105 hubs and 36 Double butted spokes laced with a 2x cross. The hubs are an older set and are a bit lighter than the current ones and I will have to check the weight. I know they are less than 1800 grms but they cost a lot less than the Krysiums I was offered. The Standard for handbuilts is Open Pro rims on Ultegra Hubs but my wheel builder at the LBS has some unusual ideas occasionally that work. I did manage to have a look at his Bike on sunday and he was using a Fixie in the Time Trial. CXP33 rims with 36 spokes but no idea what hubs so he uses what he sells so if he had confidence- so do I.
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