Originally Posted by
Spiduhman
24/28 Hed C2 rims; White Industries T11 hubset (black), 24/28; Sapim CXray radial front, 2x NDS; Sapim Race 2xDS
There, y'done, for way less than a grand - for $1000 you can pay for new skewers (WI doesn't include), rimstrips, a cheaper truing stand, and your Park tension gauge.
I admit I've been drooling over that exact combo for over a year (though with red hubs/alloy nipples).
I also admit that I love the look of those sexy carbon rims like the Zipp 404 etc, but my brain keeps getting in the way saying the listed combo above is as good or even better for my needs and is less than half the cost and just as sexy in its own way.
