I got a QBP (Quality Wheels) brand 27" rear wheel about a year ago. Cr18 rim, Shimano QR hub, 36 straight-gauge spokes, with 7 speed freehub body. Ordered it through my LBS. It was about $70. Seems like a good, no nonsense, wheel. Was evenly tensioned and trued out of the box. I cleaned and repacked the hub before i put it on the bike. It's holding up well so far in rough service on a bike used for daily 10-20 mile commuting.