Buy wheels or Build wheels?

[mudmucker]

Well, after all this time, I finally built the rear wheel of my wheelbuild and finished up the final truing this morning. I had finished the front one in Feb.

Wheeeee !! So today I took them out on their maiden voyage. I half expected to be crumpled by the roadside about 3 miles from the house. No, just kidding. There were enough checks and balances. Just some pinging in the first half mile or so, and up the first hill when I stood on the pedals. Still some serious frost heaves around.

Wheeee ! I LOVE THEM. My test ride was short, about 15 miles. They're beautiful and rode nice. They came out better than I ever thought they could. I am so happy and excited that they came out as well as they did, especially for my first build. Will check them in 100 miles or so.

The front one weighed in at 685 g and the rear one at 860 g. Post #10 has a link to all the pictures.

Photo1 = the happy couple
Photo2 = old wheels, 105 hubs, Mavic Open Sport rims
Photo 3 = new wheels, H1 White Industry hubs, Velocity Aerohead front and Aerohead OC rear.

Guess this thread is done.