as nice as the Phil Wood hubs are, I cannot spend that kind of cash right now. I still need some other things to complete the schwinn and other projects. I appreciate the advice and I may use it in the future for a different build, but I want to do this first one on the les expensive side.
Thank you for clearing up the hub/wheel hole questions I had.
My brakes have some adjustment room on them and I tested a 700c wheel in my fork already, so I am not worried about the reach.
So from the information I have gathered so far, I am looking for a Dyad or Deep V rim. I have seen the Iro High Flange flip/flop hub for $45 on their site. Is that a good hub, or could I go for even cheaper?
As far as spokes go, should I be looking for the thickest guage?
I really appreciate all the information everyone is providing.