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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
example?
Hubs: http://www.wheelbuilder.com/american-classic-road-hubs/

Rims: http://www.bikehubstore.com/Kinlin-XR19W-Clincher-Rim-p/xr19w.htm (or IRD Cadence if you want more drilling options)

My commuter bike wheels are built with basically the above (I used the MTB disc version on the AC front hub) and have been extremely reliable for 25k miles. I did crack the front hub on a pothole in the rain at night but continued to ride that wheel for another couple weeks before discovering the damaged flange.

I do not baby my stuff and frequently carried 20+ lbs. on my rear rack (had over 30 lbs. on it a few times). I used 32 spokes front and rear with all DT Revolution spokes except for Competition spokes on the drive side rear. Total weight of the wheels is around 1450 grams.
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