Thanks folks, lots of useful information.
I know I could get a shimano wheel and fit some exotic cassette, but I'd rather have a Campag-compatible hub.
and just fit a campag cassette. And after thought, I won't bother with a Schmidt front hub. If I do decide in the future I'd like one then hopefully money won't be as tight and I'll just get another front wheel.
So choice seems to be Mavic Open Pro (non-ceramic) or Chrina with Campag hubs. Also, the shop in Long Eaton pointed me towards
these Miche hubs than come in either 32h or 36h. Anyone have any experience of them? I guess those are what vosprung refers to:
If you go 36h at the back then your choices are limited to cheap or exotic. Campag don't make a 36h hub
cheap: ambrosio zenith, miche box
exotic: hope, goldtec, royce
Adamski, if you want to have a go at building your own you'd be welcome to borrow my truing stand - I've got a couple to build soon so could take you through the process if you want.
Thanks for the offer, and certainly seeing the process would be very useful because wheels are a black are to me. I'm just not sure if I want to shell out hubs etc. and then create a pringle!!