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Old 07-30-20, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by mstateglfr
The perfect wheelset for me would be 28/32 spokes, handbuilt, double butted j bend spokes, brass nipples, reliable light hubs, and rims that are 21-24mm wide and 26-30mm deep. Quality tires like GP5k to round it all put.
This results in a wheelset that is 1725g +/- 30g that is super reliable, easy to service if ever needed, and fits modern tire sizes nicely.

I have a couple sets that apply.
This sounds exactly right to me. An upgrade to some fancy hubs like Chris King would make them a really good single malt.
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