Originally Posted by
carpediemracing
Carbon clincher 23mm: Same disadvantages as Ardennes but at a much lighter weight. 23mm aero, perhaps good spare race wheels, especially in raining or super windy conditions. Cost is a factor since they cost more than is comfortable for me to spend.
Carbon clincher 25mm: closer to Stinger in brake adjustment. Not sure if the actual tire will clear, but if it has the not-so-wide bead width it should be fine. Cost is a factor since they cost more than is comfortable for me to spend.
Many carbon clincher rims aren't that much lighter than the aluminum options.
And if you want to stick with aluminum, you also could look at Velocity, Pacenti or Kinlin. All offer wide rim options. The Hed and Pacenti rims are pretty pricey, the Velocity and Kinlin are more affordable.
I had PowerTap wheelset built up with Kinlin rims. I rode them exclusively for five years. They held up great.