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@varno
It's an interesting point and one we have deliberated on. Every time it comes back to a machined surface being better all round from braking on. On the carbon wheels we also researched a lot. Our carbon clinchers have an ally rim which makes the tyre sit well and also allow for great braking. Be very very careful with full carbon clinchers. The expanding tube and tyre pressure is high and the rim needs to be high quality to allow for the pressure and braking.