Old 07-17-22, 01:30 PM
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M Rose
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Originally Posted by Wiggle
I'd like to have a new wheel built up with a SON28 disc hub for my Trek 520.

Can someone recommend an affordable but strong rim to use?

Should be 36H, and I'll be using 6-bolt disc rotor. Would be nice if it were black and reasonably similar looking to the Affinity TLR rim on the existing wheels so it won't look too odd if I swap only the front wheel on.

Long term plan will be to also build up a second rear wheel so I can have one set with my hardcase tires for touring and the other set running more of a gravel bias.

Thanks.

Thanks.
Why not use the stock 36h Affinity Rim? I am asking, because this was my plan for building a Dynamo Wheel.
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