Originally Posted by markaitch

@Yung Piss...in your op you stated that you wanted a very light weight wheelset
on a budget
which is why you got so many recommendations for wabi's wheels. there is nothing pre-built that comes close to their high quality & low weight for their under $200 price.
i run a front brake so i want msw there but was not thrilled that they do not offer nmsw for my rear wheel. after a s**tload of comparison shopping i got over it & bought a set. i am really hard on wheels & have been very pleased with them.
can you build wheels? if you must have all silver or all black, then start shopping for the parts & you can put together a very nice & light wheelset for your $400 or even less. if you can not do it, then be prepared to pay-up for what you said you want (unless you get lucky & catch something used).


i am glad you love your wheels GMJ but i had that same set from velomine myself & am sorry to inform you that wabis are lighter & (imho) ride better.

@Humenbean...you posted earlier in this thread that you like phils hubs. if all these guys here got you hot for open pro rims...fyi, velomine has ops laced to hi-flange phils for just a few bux more than their op/da wheelset.

so i guess i should expect tl;dr any second now, hmmm?