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@Yawn
I'm posting this reply I received from Velocity in case it's useful to anyone else who's in the same mess as I am, i.e. not knowing my arse from my elbow when it comes to all things fixed......
Two anodized rims it is then.
*Wayne,
Thanks for your interest in Velocity USA. First, if you are running a brake you want a rim with a machined side wall (MSW); they just work better. If you choose to use a break on a non-machined rim (NONmws) an anodized rim works better than a powder coated rim. Our anodized colors are black, bright silver, matte silver, ti grey, bright gold and green ano. If you have a NONmsw rim and you choose to run a break anyway you can cut down on the squeaking and rubbing by using a cork break pad or pads that are made for carbon rims. To clean the rims, we use rubbing alcohol, there are two strengths use the strongest one, it works pretty well and it won’t dull the finish. If you need something stronger try orange clean or goof off or something like that. The powder coat shouldn’t rub off; it’s cooked on so it’s pretty tough. Don’t use abrasive materials to clean the rim, you could scratch it.
I hope that answers all your questions, if not let me know.
Have a good one.
Cheers,
MD
Sales/Marketing
Velocity USA
800.453.6126*