Orient Express - Cheap Chinese Rims / Wheels / Forks / Frames / Cranks / Etc

If you are descending then that generally points to having done some ascending first- and alloy rims with a carbon fairing/alloy-carbon hybrids (C24 aside) tend to be heavy.

They're also relatively pointless if you have a carbon rim that can deal with the heat- unless it's pissing down.

I've gone for disc brakes on my new bike in an attempt to render this a moot point- I think it makes more sense to move the braking to a seperate item that can be replaced independant of the rim, and doesn't introduce compromises to the rim design/safety.

I bet you £100 I can make up on the descent any time I lost on the ascent due to using ~100g or whatever heavier rims.

There's always a chance of rain in the mountains.

Disc brakes on road bikes >>>