So off I went to order some TB14s, as the price and availability of Pacenti wheels always seems to be less stable than the more plentiful TB14. Many of us know that you pay a little more for the Brevets and get a 50g lighter rim with essentially identical width/depth specs to a TB14. That weight was something to consider as MA2s are generally in the 440g range. A Brevet is spec'd at 450g and a TB14 is officially 490g. Stouter rims for a touring bike? Doesn't seem like a bad idea to me. Nor does the bump in external width from 20mm (MA2) to 23mm. Plus, I had recently built up a Superbe Pro / TB14 wheelset and had a great experience. They more or less true themselves as you walk up the tension. I had no qualms.
Ordered. Paid. Shipped. Received. Unpacked. Former era, meet the new era.
Last photo of the former component union. It was a wonderful time, but we celebrate what is to come next!
The spokes are all taped up. A small 10-15 minute price to pay for the utter convenience (and lack of incurred frustration) of spokes not floundering around, getting out of order.
We're not going back now!
