Originally Posted by
urbanknight
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However, I don't see anything wrong with making the spokes as tight as the rim will allow.
That is a concern of mine. I got a really good deal on the hubs (paid $120 for the set) and I'm hoping that my history of being easy on parts (I weigh 150, but more importantly, I produce very little power
) will negate the durability issue. For the life of me, I'd love to crack my Forte Titan hub so my wife will approve of my build, but I can't. Your details worry me, though, and have me wondering if those cheap Novatec hubs on Ebay or EJ's Formula hubs would be a better choice at a small weight penalty. I do know plenty of people heavier and stronger than me who don't seem to have that problem with their 420s, 350s, and Hurricanes. Same hubs iirc. I'll probably just build and cross my fingers, then buy sturdier hubs later if needed.
The good news is that replacement bearings are very cheap, $10, and require no special tools. And I've never heard of problems with spokes pulling through, so the flanges seem well engineered.
We're kind of in the same boat. I got a good deal on my DT Swiss RR1.1 rim. After buying it, I found a whole lot of bad reviews on the single eyelet version, which mine was. DT Swiss even recalled them. I built the wheel up anyways and keep my fingers crossed as well. The damn things built up so nice and true, it's worth the confidence boost and positive building experience even if they don't last.