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Joe Bob. An old racing buddy, a bike bum now and still racing and winning, works for IRC or was it IRT (wheel company)? He has built LOT of wheels over the years. If you are not in a hurry, I can pass on his number and you guys can talk. Only problem is, he's in LA. Do those youngsters know how to build wheels anymore? I walked into a high pretty high end shop with a friend who needed to have a set of wheels build for their tour around the western states. I recommended that they build a 4 cross inside pull wheel for comfort and durability. The young man look at me like a deer in the head light and said "what?"
I have had wheels so far out of dish that is looked like a potato chip. Take out the spokes and push on it against something so it straighten itself some. Lace it up and use the spokes to pull it back round. It will go for another season of hard riding. Spokes break, but rims and hubs are pretty strong. Personally, I rather have a laced up wheel with light weight double butted spokes then bladed spokes. The lightness out weights aerodynamics in this situation. I think "aero" do not come into play on wheels until you are up past 18 or 19 mph. A light wheel is more fun when you jump on it. Light like an early 911.
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