Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 919
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From: South Austin, Texas
Bikes: 2010 Origin8 CX700, 2003 Cannondale Backroads Cross Country, 1997 Trek mtn steel frame converted commuter/tourer, 1983 Univega Sportour, 2010 Surly LHT, Others...
36 spokes all the way, at min. Might prefer 40 in the rear.
Another vote for Velocity Dyads in the 700c, Aeroheats in the 26".
Deore LX hubs in 700c set and Deore in the 26".
Laced black DT Swiss Competition double butted spokes in last build w/ black aeroheats and black deore hubs. Sharp, smooth, strong wheel set for the $$$.
When properly repacked and w/ cones set correctly, can't tell the difference in rolling between the two hubs.
Wife has XT and 36 hole Alex Adventurers on her tourer, but I prefer the Velocity rims w/ the lower priced Deore. Looks better too, IMO.