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Pre-built vs Custom wheels
06/03/08 06:52 PM (66.27.148.144)
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I have broken my Topolino C19s for the second time in a year and am considering replacing them with a more traditional wheel set. I love the way the Topos dampen road vibration but I really need a wheel set that I can ride for years without any problems.
I could buy pre-built wheels but for the same or less money I can have a set of wheels built. The wheels I am considering building will probably have DT Swiss 240s hubs, DT 1.1 double-eyelet rims and DT spokes.
My question, is there any advantage to buying pre-built wheels as opposed to custom wheels? My back-up wheel set is a hand-built set of Mavic CXP-33s with Campy Record Hubs. They have been rock solid reliable but do not ride, accelerate or climb like the Topolinos.