Originally Posted by shants
unfortunately, i don't think that there is really any option better than phil for an all-weather "track" wheelset. it's not worth it to me to thrash my double-sided pristine high flange da hubs in winter salt and filth. they simply are not made with such riding in mind.
totally understandable. that's why i'm building up a commuter/bad weather bike out of an old schwinn. i commute solely on my bike, the salt and sand was rough on my bike - it obliterated the stock fsa headset, despite my best efforts.
however, for a nice weather bike, i would probably rock da's.