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@dglshrn Nice, that's less than I paid. Got the hubs on ebay and spokes on a bike24 order. Still more spendy than a pre-built, but I wanted to learn. Was about $400 US all in. Only thing I'd change is not using the sapim laser spokes - they love to wind up.
@sykodrama PDW Yo bar tape. Bit gimmicky but suits the bike and I like it for this. It's got a heavy duty nylon fabric outer over normal foam base.
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I build some DT xr331 27.5 rims to basic Novatec hubs with laser spokes and got 1395g bare. Been great so far chucking it down bumpy single track and gravel trails and a bit of road in between with 42c Revelate tires.