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Old 02-20-19, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by ericzamora
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.
I contacted Brett this morning. Basically it looks like what you got makes sense for me as well. IMHO, his better components justifies the ~$50 increase over the Mason X Hunts – which was basically your assessment as well.

Now I just have to sleep on it (so to speak)…
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