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Thanks a lot for your input, you seem to know one thing or two about wheels!
Essentially I'm flexible on the custom build and it could be the below Strada too. I'm just wondering whether a custom build is worth the extra money considering I can buy/replace 4 sets of the Cosine for the same price:
https://www.stradawheels.co.uk/product/winter-training-wheels/
M4xime-
Not really (but thanks!). I've just built with those hubs in the past, and have had a few years on various HPS-rimmed wheels.
Someone better informed might be able to determine what rims the Cosine set uses, although given Wiggle's size and buying power, I wouldn't be surprised if Kinlin were exclusively supplying.
Lukas
Worth a punt. The Novatec A171/F172 hubs on those wheels aren't bad. Factory bearings are a bit shit but put some decent ones in when they go and they'll probably be less hassle over time. The old cartridge vs cup & cone debate...
I've found the braking surface of HPS rims to wear quite quickly (particularly winter stop/start riding), so not a great choice for a commuter/winter bike. Those rims could be Kinlins, which don't brake as well but last longer.