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So, I need a new wheelset for my 70s touring tandem. Ideally 650b, 140mm OLN with 40 spokes on front and rear. I'm currently running rim brakes only which has never been a problem but I'm aware that I'll probably have to get a rear hub with ISO disc fitting or drum brake thread. I've been keeping an eye on ebay for a period correct set for years and nothing has come up so I've come to terms with the fact that I'll probably have to build new.
I want to know what you'd do!
Money is certainly an object. I don't want to spend £1000s but I also don't want to cheap out. There's nothing worse than stripping a freehub up a hill in the middle of a tandem tour.
Ideally i wouldn't have to be stretching my frame out to fit a 145 hub but it's not the end of the world if that's the best way. Happy to space out a 135mm if it's feasible. Also, ideally, it'd all be shiny silver and in keeping with the rest of the bike.