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Originally Posted by Bunyanderman
Not worth the cost though, I am sure I could have 50's built up lighter, but not cheaply. I got this wheelset for sub $300 new. If I wanted to just go lighter, I could throw on some 180g tubulars and save half a pound, but the rolling resistance would shoot through the roof.
Yeah, it's hard to say what the weight savings would be if you sprung for some 380g, each, rims for $260 delivered (pair). I could rebuild them for you just for the shipping fees. If your hubs and spokes aren't so light, it might not be worth it though. I know subbed out in my wheels, I would end up at about 1,220 g.
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