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10-21-19, 09:33 AM

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Unca_Sam

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Originally Posted by Steve B.

Bicycle Wheel Warehouse sells the Pure brand rims with 36 hole, designed for touring. I've had luck with their builds, I'm a clyde and have near 5,000 miles on a set of Mavic road rims, CXP33 32 spoke wheels.

Pure Tour Shimano 700c Wheel Set

Also and dependent on your rear spacing, Rivendell sells a bunch of different wheelsets designed for touring

https://www.rivbike.com/collections/...nt=42477938893

Thanks for the recommendations. I'll have to watch those rims, because even the clearance at $250 is too much for right now. I appreciate that they're on 105 hubs instead of the cheaper FH-2200 type hubs I'm rocking now. I don't think it'd hurt to check out the local coop and see what's there. Thankfully, the frame was designed with a 132.5mm spacing at the rear, precisely for this reason. MTB or Road hubs welcome.

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