Old 07-03-16 | 05:54 PM
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Bikes: 2016 Hong Fu FM-079-F, 1984 Trek 660, 2005 Iron Horse Warrior Expert, 2009 Pedal Force CX1, 2016 Islabikes Beinn 20 (son's)

Originally Posted by BikingGrad80
I think I am going to get a set of 32 spoke Open Pro Ultegras.
Nothing wrong with either (I have a set of those wheels from about ten years ago) but you can find lighter but just as stiff rims and far lighter but just as reliable hubs. Build with butted spokes (and even aluminum nipples) and you can shave nearly a pound from that 'standard' wheelset.
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