More info - I'm planning on building a geared bike with a triple and 9 in the back. I think I'll stay away from the newer 10 speed stuff. I'm looking for quality and durability over weight savings. Any wheelset suggestions for a disc 29er that will handle clyde weight plus gear? I may use this bike as a light tourer as well. While this would not be my choice bike for a century - there is a mapped gravel grinder 100 mile route that passes by my house that I would like to try using this bike.
Call me crazy, but when I'm obsessed about something, like bikes, I like to learn as much as I can and I'm not afraid of trying to do something I've never done before.