In my opinion build quality is number one, machine built are massively inferior to a good wheel builder and one or two professionals are a class above.
Not even the best wheelbuilder can make a strong wheel from inferior parts, although 'build quality' is a combination of parts and build. Machine built wheels vary massively in build quality, as do hand built.
Not even the best wheelbuilder can make a strong wheel from inferior parts, although 'build quality' is a combination of parts and build. Machine built wheels vary massively in build quality, as do hand built.