Originally Posted by
DX Rider
I'm currently working on a design for a new wheel set for my Jubile Sport, since the original rims were old Rigida rims and one of them was destroyed on
Sunday.
I have pretty much already decided on the rims. Although feedback or alternate suggestions is welcome on the rims. The rear rim I'll be using is a 36 spoke Mavic A719, the front will be a 32 Spoke Mavic A319.
I'm looking for suggestions for durable hubs that I could use for touring purposes. The hubs I've seen so far aren't really all that expensive, so I don't think cost is that much of a concern. I checked with everyone's buddy Sheldon Brown, but his hub information is dated. As far as I know, Mavic doesn't even make cranksets or hubs anymore, but there is still information on his page about them.
Thanks.
You've decided on a good rim. For a hub, an XT would be an excellent choice however there is the issue with hub width. A 130mm road hub of 105 or Ultegra level would also work...they aren't that delicate
If money is no object and longevity is of primary concern, a Phil Wood 130mm hub would be a most excellent...but expensive
...choice.
The final part of the equation you are missing, however is spokes. Most people go with "whatever". But the spokes do most of the heavy lifting in the wheel dynamics. A "whatever" spoke is usually not the best choice if you want a wheel that will last. The best choice for strong spokes, hands down, is the
DT Alpine III. They are wonderfully strong and long lasting. I have a wheel I built with them from 2000 on a mountain bike that is still going strong. I just don't build (rear) wheels with anything else.