Good day. Very new at this and I'll be blunt just to get things stirring! Isn't a wheel just a wheel? I'm building a new touring bike with the intention of doing light, and/or support touring-nothing expedition type or unsupported. I am having a SON28 hub installed. So what is the difference between a $100 dollar wheel and a $300 wheel? What about spokes? I was intending on doing 36H. My budget is whatever I decide it is. (I'm not wealthy, I will just spend what I feel is necessary to have a very nice bike)
1. What are the differences?
2. What are your suggestions?
3. Why?