Good question. Ad doesn't say. The picture on alexrims.com looks like they do. But there's no mention in the literature. Oh wait, I found it on the tech tab. Where the adventurer specs say "SSE optional", SSE meaning Stainless Steel Eyelet. May or may not I guess. I think I may email Bikeisland and ask.

Those are some of the only 26" 36+ spoke wheels I could find in the lower price catagory. I'm in the process of rebuilding my MTB/touring bike and the wheels are hashed. They were Wheelsmith wheels from Nashbar - LX hubs (never again), 14 g. straight spokes and Bontrager Xc something rims. Hubs did not hold up at all or for very long; though I've heard that I may have got a bad set. The previous hubs, Exage (really dates the bike eh) I think, lasted much longer. The rims not so much either.

My sister in law used to own a bike shop and has the tools to build wheels, and the knowledge too. So I would really like to give that a try. It's just that right now I'm poor and I want to have my bike working by the spring. And I also need most of the drivetrain as well. I think the only thing in decent condition is the front derailler.