I want to keep things at around $300 for both wheels... WI hubs wont let me do that.


@Biffle...
The fusions look interesting, but...they are heavier than the Open Pros and I have some concerns with deep-sectioned rims (see below).



@ mihlbach....

I've never heard of Kinlin before but my questions really applies to all aero rims. What really makes them better? They are marginally stronger, but I don't think it is that much of a difference compared to a high quality rim like an Open Pro. The aero advantage is really negligible isn't it? I mean we're talking about a few mm deeper than a rim like the Open Pro, not a disc wheel or something.

I'm not sure I really want to go to 24/28 for everyday city riding. I could do a 2cross pattern with 24 right? I don't want to go radial...weaker...or is that just another one of my faulty misconceptions?


Hmm. How much of a difference are there between the many low end hubs? I can't afford/don't want something ridiculous like a Phil or a Paul for the rear wheel, but how different really are Miche/Formula/Surly hubs?