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@dglshrn
so, I accidentally bought a track champion frame on ebay (didn't think I'd win it, and starting to regret it in my now sober state...) and I'd like to build a nice set of training and (assuming I can get fit this winter) racing wheels for the velodrome. Velodrome use only, so I don't need brake tracks or anything and my only real stipulation is that they're solid black.
Options I've been looking at are all around the novatec (on one) laced to chinese crabon tub rims with decent spokes which should come in around £250 or so.
I don't think I want ellipses as I think I can build a better set for less and I kinda want tubs.
I'm not a particularly fast rider but I'm planning to be eventually, so I'd like to get some decent wheels now so I don't have to buy again later.
Main questions:
Are novatec the best bang for my buck?
What depth rims?
Aero spokes - worth it?
I know tester recommended kinlin tubs and novatec hubs as a good combo, but they have a silver brake track and that ruins the whole look for me (I know it's not meant to be important, but... Ya know?)
So, come at me.
If someone can offer me something already built then I could be tempted, but I'm confident that I can build a decent set myself.
Ta.