Originally Posted by
Dimago123
Originally Posted by
Symox
If it were me, I would have ProWheelBuilder build a set as follows
Mavic Open Pro Rims with the largest number of spokes you can get (36?)
Bitex hubs
Double butted spokes (I like Sapim)
Brass nipples (Sapim)
3 cross spoke pattern.
I costed it out on their website. About $450 and 1600 grams
This will give you a set of wheels that is light, relatively cheap and durable
The above recommendation is based on reading "The Bicycle Wheel" and personal experience.
very good, will look into mavics!
For what its worth, I've used Mavic Open Pros for a long time. They're great rims that are durable with good braking, but these days they're a little outdated unless you're talking about the next gen open pro UST versions that nobody can actually get. The OG open pro that is still out there is pretty narrow for modern tire sizes and isn't tubeless compatible.
I'm curious about the bitex hubs though. You have personal experience?
I'm about the same weight as the OP, and I had good luck with a set of R90SL Easton Rims laced with Revolutions, 32 spokes 3x. I probably could've gone even with 28 hole if I was feeling spicy, but I decided to play it safe with 32.