Having built several set of wheels (three Surly 1x1, one Suzue, and a couple front end). The Art of Wheel Building is really a kewl book for anyone considering building a wheel. It was a great source, as was Sheldon's site. I was hesitant to build my first wheel, but it's lasted 4 seasons now. The only mishap I have had has been the impolsion of the hubs, where the cone nuts tightened up on me and drove the sealed bearings into the core of the hub, and froze up. I have since learned aobut cone nuts.
My next builds are going to be the Deep Vs, double butted spokes with the little washers at the hub.. I must say I love the MA3s. They are so bomb proof and come in many colors. I have been ridden them in all weather conditions, and under my Clydesdale frame. Give it a shot, like all have said it gives you an education about wheels and an understanding about bike physics etc.
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