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@Colin_the_Bald
Danstuff is about right on the comparative strength and (importantly) stiffness of carbon vs. alloy. When dinosaurs roamed the Earth I had a pair of Mavic GEL 280 rims weighing surprise, surprise, 280g which is comparable to a modern carbon rim. They had the strength and stiffness of extruded custard.