Thread: what are your thoughts on the 1260g Kinlin XR200 alloy clincher wheelset 22mm?
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Originally Posted by rpenmanparker
But let me say that Dura Ace hubs are certainly high quality, but unnecessarily heavy. Also I don't think they come in a 20/24 spoke hole seat (front/rear). You won't get a 1,260 g set of wheels using them. More like 1,400 g. Not too shabby, but not the same.
Dura Ace hubs are probably the finest hubs available. Shimano made some conscious choices on the weight, so that quality wouldn't be sacrificed in the name of shaving grams.

I'd pick a Dura Ace hub over anything else, any day of the week.
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