u/Puzzleheaded-Bee8131

Looking for some recs for my new Spicer

Considering a hand built set from PWB- Velocity A23 laced to Surly Ultra New hubs (silver front and black rear) (running brakes so I want the brake track) with Sapim Race spokes

Also considering just grabbing something ready-built from Velomine or Retrogression like Velocity A23, Archetypes, or TB14’s laced to Formula hubs, Gran Compe, or Miche hubs …basically whatever is in stock since the bike will be in my hands in about 4 weeks and the wheels will take approx 5-6 weeks to build from PWB unless I spend an extra $100 for rush order

Any recs and input is appreciated

Looking for recommendations for a wheelset for my new custom Spicer build

Here’s the build kit so far

Frame - semi-custom geo, raw steel
Fork - Spicer, black paint
Seatpost - Thomson Elite
Stem - Thomson Elite
Bars - SimWorks Wanderer
Brake Levers - TRP RRL (not drilled SL’s)
Brake Calipers - SRAM Rival 22
Headset - Wabi (their re-branded FSA Orbit X)
Cranks - Andel Deluxe 2.0 165mm length- upgrading BB to White Industries for some bling and because I have a tendency to make any cheaper BB’s to implode within 2 months lol
Chain - KMC K1SL wide
Freewheel - Wabi Deluxe (I’ve heard this is actually an EAI part but I’ve not confirmed)
Saddle will either be my Brooks Cambium C17 or Selle SMP VTC20
Fixed cog TBD (I’ve never ridden fixed full time but plan on learning)

So far I’m well within my budget, but still need wheels, tires, tubes, headset spacers, bar tape…most of the rest of the budget will go towards the wheels. I’ve considered going OVER budget but I’d rather not. This would basically mean I’m venturing into Paul, White Industries, Phil Wood hubs and I don’t think high end hubs are really worth it…

So the question is:

should I go for Surly Ultra New hubs laced to Velocity A23 rims with Sapim Race spokes built by ProWheelBuilder, or just grab a set from Retrogression or Velomine that’s probably factory built…either Velocity A23 or H+Son TB14 or H+Son Archetype laced to Formula (Origin 8) hubs? I’m 217 lbs so “super light” wheels are not recommended for me lol

Max tire clearance is 28mm on the Spicer frame. The frame will be shipped in approx 4-5 weeks…so part of my dilemma is that the PWB wheels will be $100 more for the rush order (they’re 5-6 weeks out unless I pay the extra $ to get them in time)

Any help or recommendations would be appreciated. TIA!

So I’ve had this bike for a few years, however it’s got less than 500 miles on it - I had a shift in job and life responsibilities very shortly after I picked it up

Sizing is 54 for whatever it matters

To make matters more complicated, lots of upgrades-
Custom wheels: Hope RS4 hubs laced to Boyd Altamont alloy rims
Wheels MFG Bb shell w BB Infinity ABEC-9 Bb bearings
Absolute Black 46T oval chainring
SRAM Force carbon cranks
SRAM Force 10-42 cassette

This is making this bike too expensive to sell and I’ve tried listing it via consignment and on FB Marketplace and it doesn’t move

Any suggestions? I’m willing to take a hit on it and keep the “upgrades” and restoring the original Rival components but this is brutal lol