Wheels for a hybrid?

[WindingRoad]

So I did get the tandem wheels, 48 spoke, virtually bomb proof! Got some Bontrager, Hardcase tires 700 X 32's and love them. Decided not to spend so much so I kept everything 8 speed but replaced the rear derailleur with a nice Deore in stealthy black to match my bike. OMG what a difference in the shifting! Like butter now I had already put the Gore Ride-On cables a while back so I think I have a pretty decent commuter now. I got almost 3,000 miles out of the original cheapie stuff that came on it so hopefully this will last longer. Apparently the chain was a bit of a problem too, I had bought a heavy duty SRAM chain for it but it was almost too wide even though it was supposed to work. I switched to a shimano 8 speed chain and now no issues with engaging.

Melalvai - I added this later you reminded me, I almost forgot that I too replaced my bottom bracket. Seems like the ones that come on some bikes are real crappy.