Decisions decisions
I am a Clyde similar in size to the OP that is tired of crushing my stock wheels. The stockers made it 1800 miles before I lost the first spoke. Now, I am 5 spokes into relacing the 32h no name rear. No problems on the front. I bought a set of Stans Grails recommended by the LBS and they crushed out in 300 miles.
I am looking at replacing the crushed rear, and have narrowed it down to 2 40 hole options. A Velocity Aileron with Sapim Strong spoke and Velocitys own 40h ATB Shimano hub OR my local wheel builder who would use a Astral Leviathan with an Origin 8 Hub and DT Alpine spokes. Both wheels are about the same $350 bucks. Both hand built. Both rims made in the USA. Astrals have an impeccable record, but the Origin 8 hub concerns me. And the Velocity rim though sexy isn't a straight touring wheel.
I'm leaning towards the Aileron because the hub supports upgrading to 11speed while my current Tiagra groupo maxes out the Origin hub on the Astral.
Would love to hear from anyone with experience with any of the parts. Thanks.
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