wheel recommendations?

[LeicaLad]

Hi!

I'm no expert, but I offer this site as something to look thru:

http://aebike.com/product/dimension-...e8675-qc30.htm

That's a specific wheel: Here's the listing of rear wheels priced low-to-high:
http://aebike.com/product-list/rear-wheels-t555-qc30/

Obviously, this is a US site. But the pricing can be explored. Wheels can be surprisingly pricey (as I've been discovering). Still, good wheels are probably the most important part of your bike.

There's some old saying about better to ride a $100 frame on $300 wheels than a $300 frame on $100 wheels. As if you can get either for these prices today!

Not a real answer, but I hope a little bit helpful.

_O_

[DebW]

Looks like the Mavic A319 is a good sturdy rim for commuting. Mavic makes very nice rims. A quick search about Deore hubs indicates that the Deore is as strong as the Deore LX or XT, just not as light. So sounds like you got an excellent recommendation for your needs. Have the hub overhauled once a year and it should last you a long time. Rim longevity depends more on how and where you ride it, and the tires and tire pressure you run.

[DebW]

Oh, you didn't say how many spokes in the wheel. Probably 32. But if you could get a 36 spoke wheel, it would be sturdier for a minor weight penalty.