11-22-2013, 02:01 AM
I posted earlier about wanting new 700c wheels and was suggested to build my own. After watching a few videos and reading up on wheel building from Sheldon Brown I decided I am up to the challenge .
I am basically trying to reproduce these wheels: http://www.amazon.com/Mavic-Tiagra-A319-Road-Wheel/dp/B0030KXEUA/
I have decided on using a Shimano 36H Tiagra rear cassette hub and a Shimano Tiagra 32H front hub from Amazon. (32 front vs 36 rear for better performance?)
As far as the rims, I think I will get a rim from Mavic's "Performance and Comfort" line. I want to add a rack to the rear wheel, and occasionally fenders to both wheels during rainy days. I want to be able to use a 28-32c tire as well. Are the Mavic A319's suitable for this? Or will I need a better/lesser rim for this? I will also be riding a ~15 mile (30 mile round trip) daily commute if that helps.
Depending on which rim I choose I then have to choose the correct spokes and spoke lengths. Are triple-butted spokes a good choice for the right side of the rim? What about the left (thinner spokes)? I am having trouble finding prices for spokes and nipples.
Essentially I am trying to stay within $50 of the linked wheelset ($100-200), but it's already costing more with just the rims and hubs. I suppose that's the learners fee . Thank you for taking the time to read this and help.
I am basically trying to reproduce these wheels: http://www.amazon.com/Mavic-Tiagra-A319-Road-Wheel/dp/B0030KXEUA/
I have decided on using a Shimano 36H Tiagra rear cassette hub and a Shimano Tiagra 32H front hub from Amazon. (32 front vs 36 rear for better performance?)
As far as the rims, I think I will get a rim from Mavic's "Performance and Comfort" line. I want to add a rack to the rear wheel, and occasionally fenders to both wheels during rainy days. I want to be able to use a 28-32c tire as well. Are the Mavic A319's suitable for this? Or will I need a better/lesser rim for this? I will also be riding a ~15 mile (30 mile round trip) daily commute if that helps.
Depending on which rim I choose I then have to choose the correct spokes and spoke lengths. Are triple-butted spokes a good choice for the right side of the rim? What about the left (thinner spokes)? I am having trouble finding prices for spokes and nipples.
Essentially I am trying to stay within $50 of the linked wheelset ($100-200), but it's already costing more with just the rims and hubs. I suppose that's the learners fee . Thank you for taking the time to read this and help.