WTB: 650b rim brake wheelset

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J

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Sep 30, 2022, 10:23:04 PM9/30/22
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(cross post from iBob)

I'm in need of a 650b rim brake, quick release wheelset in silver for a new build. In solid consideration is the Crust 650b wheelset for $575. I don't need a dynamo hub, but I'm not opposed to it (it'll just necessitate buying a light as well) 48mm tires will likely live on them most of the time but quite possibly 55mm as well. 

Anyone have anything not getting used that can compete with the Crust wheels that they'd like to sell? I'm in no way a wheel expert so other new wheelset suggestions are welcome. I tried this a year or to ago and got a bit overwhelmed at the time, leaving some good folks offers and suggestions hanging, so I'll try not to do that again. 

Joe Bernard

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Oct 1, 2022, 2:35:26 AM10/1/22
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You got me curious about the Crust wheels because I'm wishing now that I'd built my custom with a dynohub, so took a look. Note that the rear spacing is 130, my custom and most Rivs use 135. I don't know what frame you're building up so thought you should be aware of this. 

Slin

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Oct 1, 2022, 1:29:18 PM10/1/22
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For what it's worth, I've been happy with my Crust 650b wheelset. I've been commuting on it daily and going on fire roads once in a while for about 400ish miles? This is on Soma Cazadero 50mm tires set up tubeless.

I did have to bust out the spoke key to true the rear wheel already. For the rear spacing, I just let the quick release squeeze in the frame. Shrug, Sheldon Brown said it would be okay? :)

Fullylugged

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Oct 1, 2022, 8:05:24 PM10/1/22
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I had a set built on Shimano 105 hubs and Velocity rims at Universal cycles for $417, including shipping. I've been happy with them and I run 38 mm Pari Motos.

S. Greco

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Oct 3, 2022, 7:11:59 PM10/3/22
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I have a set. Mavic MR601 hubs with Mavic skewers laced to Velocity Dyads. 
They are 130 spaced and currently have a 9 speed SRAM cassette which is included.
$350 + $50ish for shipping. 

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