Originally Posted by Doge

For low profile - yes. The Ardennes are robust. I have the cheap Shimano, Mercury, DuraAce, and Ultegra in alloy. For hi profile you pretty much need a carbon rim. Maybe with an alloy brake track (Zipp, HED). Low profile alloy will be lighter and fit tires better.

I'm bigger and like 50mm. I ride mostly tubulars but have 50mm carbon clinchers too. My 25 clinchers are alloy. I own 25mm carbon, and I think they are inferior to the alloy.