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is there any aero advantage to a kinlin Tb 25 over a reflex?
Very little, if any.
Are there any good value solid black tub rims out there?
Are there any metal tub rims out there at all? Not really. In the olden days, we had dozens of choices readily available (Mavic, Wolber, Super Champion, Nisi, Ambrosio, Araya, Campagnolo all had numerous different models), now you can count them on the fingers of one hand.
Am I right in thinking aero > rotational weight for general track use?
To be honest, for general track use cheap beats out all other factors. Any rim will be strong enough in 32h, none of the metal ones will be much different from an aerodynamic point of view, and they all weigh the same for practical purposes, from Ambrosio Crono F20 at ~360g to Kinlin at ~430g is not going to make any difference.
If you actually want faster wheels, the cheapest change to your current spec would be to get 24h rims and hubs.
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That's a good point. Factoring in anodising, is that not just going to push the price up to a point where it's worth getting a better rim that's all black already?
As you're here, tester; is there any aero advantage to a kinlin Tb 25 over a reflex?
Are there any good value solid black tub rims out there? Am I right in thinking aero>rotational weight for general track use?