Originally Posted by
User1
I did see someone that has 2 Mavic Open Pro Road Rim S6000 36 spoke rims that need to be built up. Are these rims considered quality rims? Granted if it's not built correctly even quality stuff can be trash pretty quick. One think about going this route is that you can pick and choose what you want.
Those rims are good enough training wheels for a heavy racer, totally inadequate for 270lb rider. A couple issues, you want a rim width appropriate for tire width and you want enough metal in the bead to resist deformation when inadequate tire pressure meets pothole as well as braking surface ablation. IMHO a heavy cheap rim is a better deal than a light expensive rim.