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Gear Talk / Re: 700 C wheels for Surly Cross Check

« on: January 03, 2014, 11:53:36 am »

Thank you all for the advice.  I would like to build my own wheels, and I have a truing stand, but it seems a little intimidating.  That why I was looking for stock wheels. 

The wheels I want would be for touring and commuting, not for speed.  I have done the Trans Am and this bike would be for that type of riding.  Rough pavement, some dirt road, shoulders with assorted debris obstacles and hopeful always a tail wind (wouldn't that be nice).

I got a Surly Crosscheck frame in excellent condition that I am building up.  I have ultegra 3 X 10 shifters, 105 rear derailleur, ultegra front derailleur.  I have taken a bike building course at BBI, but I didn't take the wheel building component. 

That being said, I would like to try building my own.  So where is the best place to buy hubs, spokes, nipples and rims?  I was looking for alex adventurer because that what comes on the Surly Long Haul Trucker, and thought it would be the best for touring. 

Thanks again, for taking the time to read my post and offer advice.  I will be following your recommendations.

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Classifieds / Re: FS: Surly LHT 46cm

« on: January 02, 2014, 03:42:44 pm »

Can you give a little more info?  drive train details, front and rear derailleurs, wheel set, shifters, brakes? 

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Gear Talk / 700 C wheels for Surly Cross Check

« on: January 02, 2014, 03:30:26 pm »

I wanted alex adventurer wheels, but can't find them built up.  Any suggestions for "stock" wheels that would work for touring?

Thanks!  Cindy