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Because it's a shit idea?
I have a feeling it's a patented idea, and that Shimano licence it from Alex. It's probably an expensive process too.
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Actually, did some further interwebs research and there seems to be problems:
http://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/974328-my-shimano-rs80-c50-rear-wheel-came-apart.html
http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/where-do-i-stand-shimano-wheel-set-de-laminated-out-of-warrantyShame, as I really like the 'have your cake and eat it' reasoning behind the laminate idea.
starfish&coffee
While Shimano do a 'carbon and alloy laminate' on their OEM wheels, there doesn't seem to be anyone selling just rims with this laminate stuff. Because it's a shit idea?
Seems sensible in theory...