Consider a locally built, hand made wheel-set, then you can choose all 3 parts.
Hubs, Spokes And Rims.
optimum to your actual needs ..
Bike a commuter?
This would also Be a good time to consider adding the Practicality of a front Hub Dynamo,
for 24/7 power to run lights and trickle charge all the electronic toys
people seem to have all the time to fill their life ..
perhaps a dual drive rear hub.. 3 speeds in the hub shift stopped, at a light.. from high to low
so hitting the light in high[like big ring] doesn't mean you have to start off in it.
then you sell the triple crank for 1 chain ring, plus..
that , eliminating the frond derailleur, will take a chain/trouser guard to keep them clean.
Last edited by fietsbob; 12-20-12 at 03:10 PM.