So, there is this whole world of 29er wheels that I don't really understand. BUT… what I do perceive is that they may be fundamentally strong (high flange hubs and wide rims), since they focus on CX and MTB. Therefore, would not these wheels be very appropriate for Tandem? Simply as a starting point for the debate, lets consider the following and argue the merits (but I'm fishing for alternatives, so suggest away!):
AmClassic:
29" MTB Tubeless (pair) - Mountain Wheels - Wheels
and
AmClassic:
29" All Mountain (pair) - Mountain Wheels - Wheels
Would these be good wheels on which to mount 700 x 28 tires (my frame will not accept larger than 28)? Strong? Light? Oh, yeah, I'm already in the world of normal rear spacing (130 or 135mm). For the record, I have no intention of going tubeless, so ignore that aspect. But I AM interested in disk vs. rim brakes…