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@amey
Deep rims for commuting? Dont do it.
If you go Alu they'll be heavier (for aero advantage that you dont really need while commuting), if you go carbon braking wont be as good, esp in wet.
If you want aesthetics with alu rims the anodised braking surface wont stay black.