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04-25-24, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Bald Paul

Here's a CON for you (from someone who had rim brake CF wheels with the correct pads) - They don't stop in the rain. Heck, they don't stop that well in the dry.
How about a nice, lightweight set of inexpensive alloy wheels? Rouleur Alloy Rim Brake Wheelset – Boyd Cycling

These wheels are interesting. Nice modern profile with the wide rims. If I was in the market, definitely a candidate. Actually, they would be really nice on my Poprad, which fits up to 35mm tires.