Originally Posted by tatfiend

Be sure to build it with chromed steel rims (no hook edge) and high pressure Kevlar bead tires.

Originally Posted by bikingshearer

Oh, yes! Make sure the brake surface is smooooooooth (no "bumps) and then ride downhill in the rain.

Originally Posted by tatfiend

Per both Frank Berto and Bicycling Science the dimpled steel wheels were even worse in the rain. The dimples acted as water traps which kept a supply available to keep everything nice and wet for longer than the smooth steel rims.