Originally Posted by
fietsbob
Lots of old Freewheel sew up wheels out there, to buy cheap,
de-tension the spokes , so the rim stays round,
and build up a few pairs with Cheap Disc MTB hubs .
so You have a couple Sets of tires Glued and ready when You puncture one.
For racing I totally agree. In some areas people are practically giving away alloy tubular rims and wheels.
My next wheels will probably be Circus Monkey disc hubs to some scavenged tub rims.