Originally Posted by ericzamora

I just bought a new 650b wheel set for my Norco Search XR about 3 months ago. It originally came with 700c with 40c tires. I weigh 205-207, depending on donut supply that week.

I had the wheel set built by Brett, the guy from Mill City Cycles, and I paid $425 for Bitex hubs on Kinlin TL-23 asymmetrical alloy rims 28/28 hole with Sapim Race double-butted spokes. so far, I LOVE them. 23mm internal width, using 47c tires. Aren't Hunt wheels mass produced? I thought it would be good to have mine custom made. Brett worked with me on my budget, and suggested several options. He also said Hunt wheels are fine, but pointed out the advantages/differences between what he can offer and the Hunts. Looking at it objectively, his deal sounded better to me, plus i supported a domestic wheel builder. Final price was $475, including shipping halfway across the country.

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My Teravail Cannonball 650b x 47 tires measure out at 47 with the rims.