You are reading a single comment by @skinny and its replies.
Click here to read the full conversation.
-
It's worth noting the question was for rims for mixed-terrain long distance riding, not specifically TCR. Which I woudn't called mixed-terrain. Yes it's got a penchant for gravel now, but it's not a significant percentace.
Is there a wheelset or rim that is a clear go to for mixed terrain long distance riding?
skinny
Loads of people use tubeless for TCR, maybe it's 50:50. Sometimes it goes wrong, most often it doesn't. If it does it's a pain but not race-ending. If it doesn't it saves you time. Basically it's not a major decision to agonise over.
Re rims, Kinlin XR-31s are pretty good. I've bounced my set out of loads of potholes with no issues. But really, most modern, deep-ish section rims are strong enough. I can't recall hearing anyone on TCR have a bust rim, apart from Ultan Coyle who got hit by a car, but that hardly counts. If it did happen would most likely be box section like an Open Pro as they are not as strong as modern wheels.
If I was getting another Alu set built I would go for Aforce AL33 as they seem to be the fastest and strong too.
If I had disc brakes I would have carbon. In fact that is the reason I would switch to disc brakes, so I could have carbon rims for something like TCR without worrying.