Originally Posted by
ussprinceton
the seller has 100% positive feedback. Thanks for the responses and input. I think I will build mine as well. Will Shimano DuraAce hubs work with the Kinlin XR200 rims? If so, which are the lightest spokes I can use (please provide a link)?
I built a 20/24 set with Lasers and they work fine. 160lb rider.
Back when Wheels Manuf. was selling the rims for $15 apiece...shipped if you bought 6 or more. And I did of course.
For DA hubs, I'd do 28/24 2x/radial with some cx-ray type of spoke, aerolites, 424s, 1424, etc..
The thing about narrow rims is that while wider rims are heavier, you get to use a smaller advertised size of tire for the same actual width. The xr200 is i13mm. The XR22T is i18mm but you can use a 2mm smaller tire for the same actual width. So the weight difference on paper is 65 grams between the rims, but you get some back with the smaller tire. I don't build with the xr200 anymore; my latest wheelset was DA with XR22T.