also hijacking this thread and steering it towards custom wheels:

I have just started discussing the build for my surly LHT with my LBS. They have suggested custom wheels. If they're doing the build they offer quite a good deal, so it wouldn't be that much more expensive than pre-made.

What would the advantages be? tbh, i don't really know much about what i'd want in terms of wheels anyway. In what way are they generally better for women? I would need 26", so would I have more options if i went custom?