Like Tim, I suggest spending the extra money on double butted spokes since you're having a custom set built. Otherwise, I like your baseline selections. On the hubs, I personally would opt for the DT Swiss 350s. IMO it's a nicer hub, easy to work on, tremendous flexibility, and gives you the option to upgrade to the higher tooth freehub ratchet.
--Ed C. Redondo Beach, CA On Monday, December 11, 2023 at 6:12:42 PM UTC-8 steve...@gmail.com wrote: > When I built up my Platypus this past summer I borrowed the wheels off > of another bike - now I'm ready to give the Platy her very own 650b > wheels. > > The build is road oriented, intended mostly for day rides and maybe some > light touring. Currently running 38mm slicks but plan to replace them with > something in the 42 - 44mm range. The bike weighs a bit under 30 lbs and > I'm about 165 lbs. > > I have a wheel set cued up with Pro Wheel Builders; Velocity Quill 32 hole > rims, straight gauge spokes, and DT Swiss 350 hubs (the 2021 version). > I'm also considering letting Velocity build them for me using their Racer > hubs instead of the 350s. Before I pull the trigger though I'd love to hear > what thoughts or opinions others might have. Thanks, Steve > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/55fc89e2-91c6-4e05-be64-55467cb7c4e3n%40googlegroups.com.
