I would prefer hand built. You can get exactly the components you want and build / tension according to what characteristic you want from the wheel. Sayin that I ride some mid range mavics and never had problems with 'em. They are very stiff.
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I would prefer hand built. You can get exactly the components you want and build / tension according to what characteristic you want from the wheel. Sayin that I ride some mid range mavics and never had problems with 'em. They are very stiff.