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I'm looking to have a set of touring wheels hand-built, but I need to do it
on a budget (I think about $350.) Dollars are relative though. If I can
get significantly lighter, more durable wheels, I would probably spend
more.
I weigh just under 200 pounds, I very rarely ride off pavement, but do
encounter some rough tar and chip. I'd like to be capable of "medium"
loaded touring (somewhere between light and heavy! I don't have time for
heavy.)
I've been looking at Mavic MA3 rims, double butted spokes 14/15, and
Shimano LX hubs. Are there other good touring rims and hub combinations I
should consider? Is it worth the bucks for Phil Wood hubs or other higher
end hubs?
I'm also the same poster that asked about the 28c Panaracer Pasela TG's
popping off the Velocity wheels. I really still think the wide single-wall
rims cause the tires to pop off at higher pressures. I don't think I'd
ever run larger than 36c, or smaller than 28c on this wheelset. How should
I consider rim width?
Also, is it worth going for a "premier" national wheel builder like Peter
White, or should a good LBS have a good wheel builder? We have a couple of
great bike shops (and a couple of lousy ones) in Nashville, TN.
Thanks in advance. Sorry for the zillion questions!
on a budget (I think about $350.) Dollars are relative though. If I can
get significantly lighter, more durable wheels, I would probably spend
more.
I weigh just under 200 pounds, I very rarely ride off pavement, but do
encounter some rough tar and chip. I'd like to be capable of "medium"
loaded touring (somewhere between light and heavy! I don't have time for
heavy.)
I've been looking at Mavic MA3 rims, double butted spokes 14/15, and
Shimano LX hubs. Are there other good touring rims and hub combinations I
should consider? Is it worth the bucks for Phil Wood hubs or other higher
end hubs?
I'm also the same poster that asked about the 28c Panaracer Pasela TG's
popping off the Velocity wheels. I really still think the wide single-wall
rims cause the tires to pop off at higher pressures. I don't think I'd
ever run larger than 36c, or smaller than 28c on this wheelset. How should
I consider rim width?
Also, is it worth going for a "premier" national wheel builder like Peter
White, or should a good LBS have a good wheel builder? We have a couple of
great bike shops (and a couple of lousy ones) in Nashville, TN.
Thanks in advance. Sorry for the zillion questions!