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TommyEss
Hello - looking to get some ideas on 32h tubular rims for indoor track use only. Found some 7600 high flange hubs for too good to say no on Merlin, and want to build them up. Currently a chunky sod who's making the original Giant wheels make unnerving twangs and creaks on the banking.
Currently got two thoughts - build them up into a nice racing set for when I get fitter/lighter, but aware that 32h deep carbon rims are harder to come by (plus I have some P-X 50mm ready to go, but the 20/24 spokes feels daft/brave/dangerous at my current weight)
Alternative would be to go the more traditional "training tubs" route - low profile alu, and build them into something strong I can use now, and then keep training on once I get to where I want to be fitness-wise - seen Araya's for a pretty penny, and something like the Ambrosio Nemesis perhaps?
Any thoughts or guidance as to which path makes most sense gratefully received.