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Thuekr
Spent more money on parts than a set of planet x ald cost...yet my wheels are heavier. Despite novatec premium & aci aero db spokes. (And 8 fewer 28 vs 36) on Archetype rim
They can probably use light unbranded kinlin or Alexrims consumers can't get, or are £££ yet it annoys me.
Wheelbuilding by hand on consumer prices is not economical, I know that but this rubs it in properly ;)