Scrod the master wheelbuilder,

I think I've finally been talked out of my deep carbon wheel fetish.

I want to have a wheelset built that is stiff and light (~1700g?) and under $450 when it's all said and done.

I figure Novatec hubs is a good place to start but I have no idea where to look for rims. There seems to be a million options in the 400 +/- 20g range. I like the idea of a low spoke count but I'm not sure how realistic that is considering I want it to be stiff and under $450. I've yet to find a low spoke count track hub that isn't ~$100.

Edit: While I was typing this, you answered me in another thread: A23 or Aerohead.

I read the descriptions for both on the rg website. If I plan on using 23c tires, would you recommend the A23s or Aeroheads? I tried searching on the topic but didn't find much.