Originally Posted by
Puget Pounder
Have you considered any other rims?
I use CR18s to build wheels for vintage bikes, commuters, townies, etc... Very "pedestrian" uses because they are cheap and look nice. It'll suit you for your use, but if I want to build something a little nicer, I'd opt for a better rim. Delgados and velocity synergies would be a great choice.
Because the OP wrote "Rims are CR-18s front and back." I'd guess he already has the rims. Those rims aren't inappropriate for the task he's intended, they just may lack a little glitz.
Brad