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Archetypes every time, TB14s are slightly heavier and not as stiff (especially compare to Open Pro).
I think someone else also suggest Kinlin, but not sure if they have one in 28h.
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In a non dished wheel the stiffness of the rim is not that crucial... if you like the TB 14, go for it... Archetype is stiffer, but as above, your wheel will be stiff by geometry, provided your hub has a wide enough flange to flange distance
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I'd agree with @ugosantalucia, and in that if you're going faux retro, tb14 seem perfect. Very shiny, and very boxy old school looking. I just built a great pair with these onto some (actually vintage not retro) vintage phil road hubs and they are saweeeet.
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Rim advice sought. My faux retro fixed gear road bike (an On-One Macinato) currently has Novatec track hubs with Mavic Open Pro rims, 32h laced 3x. Its new wheels will be 28h. This is non-negotiable, as the Powertap track hubs I've just got (as readers of the power meter thread will be aware) are 28h.
I was thinking of going for TB14s, but with 28 spokes it occurs to me that I may be better off going with the default option of Archetypes. Views and alternative suggestions welcome. I'm 80kg in my socks, and the rims must be silver, preferably polished, but definitely silver.
Cheers.