Originally Posted by
bassjones
I've had good luck with prowheelbuilder.com go to their custom tab and you plug in your weight, cycling style and bike style and choose your wheels. Go with their "Recommended" rather than "Approved" spoke counts and use Shimano 105 hubs and you can save a bit of money. Velocity rims are well built for clydesdales. If you want to spend the $$$$$$, White Industries hubs are terrific! But they'll push a wheel build into the $750 range. With 105s you can be done for around $300.
Velocity is fine.. but not the best/only choice. OP does not need a front.. a waste of $$ build a set... unless cost isn't a factor.
The only real difference between 105's and some of the lesser cost Shimano's is the logo attached. Their all loose ball bearing systems which last well... if serviced.