Well, spoke with me friend after the suggestions yesterday and the Shimano RS10 set is mine still and for $5 bucks less. He just needed to get them out of the closet. Also going to purchase the front XRIM with QR to match the current back wheel too from Amazon. So it looks like I have 3 sets and will be getting the Shimano set on after the winter and be ready for next season, but for now once I get the Vitesse RIM replacement, I will use that for the remainder of my rides this year. Still leaning towards Nashbar carbon fiber fork and will probably put that on during winter as well. Thanks for the posts and Borobike, thanks for the pics of the ride and suggestions. Keep em coming!