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For rims the stiffest is the Kinlin XR31T and there is an offset disc brake version now.
DT Swiss RR511 is stiff but not offset more expensive and require funny nipples and nipple washers.
Pacenti SL25 is a decent rim but not offset. Otherwise I can find nothing wrong with it.
Velocity Aileron is pricey but my set have been pretty good. I have killed two rear rims though one down some steps and one in a pot hole.
DT Swiss R460 DB is nice and cheap and so is the Kinlin XR22 RTS OCR (catchy name hey0 disc brake rim. this is offset same price as the DT R460 and nicer to build with (rounder and flatter).
The archetype though is indistructable available in 36H drilling but then you are limited to mostly shimano MTB hubs like the venerable XT M756. that would be a sturdy wheel just not a light one.
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Thanks!
Offset? You mean what Velocity and others used to do by drilling spoke holes on the rear off-centred to cope with the dishing?
The DT Swiss are still my favourites. Those Aileron look nice too.
@scherrit did ask if I wanted 32h or 36h rear. I said I'm undecided but 32h has more choice and I've not broken any wheels (I'm not counting wearing them out) no matter what spoke count. Oh, actually that's a lie. I totalled an MTB wheel when touring Europe in 2005. That was a cheap wheel and a shop over-tensioned the spokes I'm sure.
Got to factor in the extra luggage I'll be carrying and the 'interesting' roads I might find myself on. Maybe a 36h is a better idea?
Are there any rear hubs that suit CenterLock discs? Those XTs you mention seem only 6-bolt.
Yes! XT M785 http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-xt-m785-centre-lock-qr-rear-hub/
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STW fight between Hope and Shimmy Shimmy Yeah:
http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/hubs-hubs-hubs-best-choice-for-function-amp-value-xt-vs-pro-ii-vs-xtrOther than an cost an extra £100 what do XTR do over XT?
"£100 buys a lot of grease, bearings and above all, BEER. I'd go for the XTs."
Do Shimano do any sealed-bearing disc hubs?
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What's the chop with the 511 "funny nipples"? I'd like to use standard spokes for the build in case I need to track spare parts down in Randomville. It says you can use a regular spoke tool with their DT Swiss Squorx Pro Head Nipple (http://forums.mtbr.com/wheels-tires/anybody-building-wheels-dt-swiss-xm401-xr331-rims-896895.html). But can you replace one of those DT nipples with a standard nipple for repairs?
I guess no one is making deeper rims because it makes more sense to use cabron for that shiz.
Do all the other rims you mention use standard spokes/nipples?
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Max system weight of the R460 DB is 110kg whereas the 511 is 130kg which gives me a large steak and apple pie buffer zone.
Those Kinlin are deep but not as wide and 100g heavier than the 460s.
No weight limit on SL25 although they're quite light so I guess similar to 460s?
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Are you from http://thecycleclinic.co.uk/collections/rims ?
hippy
Ta. I'll mention them to Scherrit. He likes DT Swiss.
I have no opinion on rims until I've destroyed a set.