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Riders who are frequently out in wet weather seem to consider Kool-Stop Salmon pads really good when the rims are wet. Living in San Diego I have no experience riding in rain but those pads work very well when it's dry.
While wider rims and/or tires are very popular it seems that you must be a rather light-weight rider so you can run 25-28mm tires as soft as a 180 lb. rider can only do on 32+ tires. This may make your selection of bikes bigger than a heavier rider who really wants those bikes with clearance for fatter tires.
When I see prices for used bikes it seems like a buyer will usually get a better deal on a complete bike rather than collecting individual components. If you're not experienced building bikes you probably should have a pro do it. It would be great if the tech allowed you to watch/learn as he does the job. I'd guess building a bike that doesn't need extra work like facing the BB or head tube might cost about $100?
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