Scott, low profiled rims bend easier which has always been the problem I've encountered most. Spokes breaking is annoying but much easier to deal with than a bent rim.
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Scott, low profiled rims bend easier which has always been the problem I've encountered most. Spokes breaking is annoying but much easier to deal with than a bent rim.