Originally Posted by
Kimmo
You could buy a worn out set of Shimano wheels with the 16/20 (or 16/21) straight pull hubs (as long as the cones are still good, replacements can be hard to source, but if they're properly adjusted they should last almost forever) and lace them to whatever rims you like. I've actually never seen this done, but it should be common IMO.
Not a bad idea. My circa 2004 D/A hubs are unbelievably smooth, and are about as light as anything else currently available that is of the same quality. I plan to ride them as long as I have a bike that works with them.