Quality box rims?

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  • I am planning on building a wheelset in the next month or two. Besides Mavic Open Pros and Ambrosio Excellence and Sun M13II, what are some other decent box rims with a machined sidewall and in silver?

  • DT Swiss R1.1, Double eyeleted, 465g, £59.95.
    http://www.parker-international.co.uk/5846/DT-Swiss-RR-1-1-Road-Rim-Double-Eyelet.html
    Available in silver.

    Rigida Zenith, Eyeleted, 465g, £29.99.
    http://www.parker-international.co.uk/11161/Rigida-Zenith-700c-Rim.html
    Think they're available in silver, but not there ^^

  • I've recently had some of these built up, so far a very nice ride, a lot less harsh than the deep V's I had before, not so confident about giving them as much abuse as the V's though.http://www.bicyclemagic.com/product/1442/DRC_700C_Classic_Alloy_Double_Eyelet_Rim

  • RR 1.1 sounds great.

    I'm considering a 28/f 32/r build with miche low-flange hubs. how much stiffness and durability would I be losing with such a setup vs. a standard 32f/r high flange 3x build? I assume they'd be less stiff, but not spongy which would be a comfortable ride on the streets (no tricks or high curb abuse).

  • I have standard 32 spoke on the miche low-flange and they are a noticeably smoother ride than the V's, but I would definitely not say they were spongy. I live in a very hilly area, so i put them under a fair bit of stress, I haven't experienced any flex. I don't think going down to a 28 on the front would make that much difference for normal riding.

  • I have some Ambrosio Excellights on order from eBay at the moment (£81/pair inc shipping). If all goes according to plan, they should be built up fairly shortly if you want a look at them.

  • on another ahem cycling forum these rims have a very write up...

    https://www.soniccycles.co.uk/mach1.php

    https://www.soniccycles.co.uk/products.php?id=101&cat=18

    just a thought.

  • While we're reviving this thread: the Excellights arrived, got built up (courtesy of the lovely Hillbilly) and are deeply bloody nice thus far.

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