Originally Posted by
FKMTB07
Properly built up, an A719 laced to a Hope Pro 2, dishless, will probably outlast your riding career. Props on the hub/rim choice. Diesel.
FWIW, I rode Hope hubs on my downhill mtb for a while, never had any trouble what-so-ever, and I ride A719's on my touring rig. Combined... wow that would be gnarly.
the "properly built up" part is the only piece in question at this point. this will be my first wheel build, but i've got some wheelsmith double butted spokes and nipples waiting on the rest of the parts to come in. i'm about 2/3 of the way through reading "the bicycle wheel." this is really more about tinkering than an actual need for a wheel that strong. if it really does outlast my riding career, i'll just have to look at building up a dynamo hub wheel for the front to keep myself occupied.....