I know they've been around forever but new 23-24mm+ road rims seem to be making a surge lately (
Velocity A23,
HED Belgium C2, etc.) Alleged benefits include better aerodynamics with 23mm tires, less rolling resistance, more tubular-like feel, increased stability, and less chance for pinch flats. Is this science or just another marketing scheme to sell more stuff? (or just another cycling fad)
I've seen the
Flo writeup on wide rims, but it seems to be largely opinion based.
Is there anything else out there that lends credibility to the wide-rim claims?