No reason to convince you of anything. If you want Open Pro wheels go for it. What weight of tire do you plan on using?
You might consider the reason people "over-egg" on wheels is that there isn't a spare set of wheels available at the end of the days ride. If something happens to your wheels you don't ride the next day and drive to the bike shop for a replacement. If something happens to your touring wheels you don't ride. Now if you're argument is that a Open Pro is just as durable as a 565g 719 one might as well ask if they're overbuilding 435g Open Pros.
Last edited by LeeG; 05-02-12 at 08:32 AM.