Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Looking for the lightest, yet affordable (under $100) 700c rim for custom wheelbuild.

Hello,

So, I am about to build a rear track wheel up either 28 or 32 hole, 700c clincher. What is the lightest, reliable, and affordable rim (under 100$) that you would recommend for building this wheel up? Looks are not important, just weight, price, and quality. I was thinking Mavic Open Pros. Am I right or wrong, and please tell me why.

Thanks in advance!

Open Pro is the tried and true.

If you want to go even lighter, IRD Cadences / KinLin XR-200 / Speedcific Niobium 19 (all are the same rim under different brands) can be had for $40 a pop @ 390g. Single-eyeletted.

I'm getting a set of 32H Open Pros built for my fixed. Had a set back when I road raced, light, durable. Was able to hold my own with (most) guys I rode with who all had fancy ksyriums. I'd go with a 32H for a rear wheel-unless your REALLY light or it's a race only wheelset. 28H are pretty delicate.

well didnt you forget STRONG as well .`?

i had a head on a few days ago . i was cycling at about 45kph ,sMack right into a city / commuter cyclist . i wont go into detail .. but on impact my Gp4's held strong , just blew my continental sprinter to **** and i had about 8bar in the tire at the time . tire + gp4 = strong and saved my wheels .. my body on the otherhand hurts like H*ll

Look for a generically ****ty single walled rim from any of the low-end manufacturers. The rim will be utter shyte but it will be light.

Has anyone tried the Ambriosio FCS 28?

Mavic Open Pros all the way! You can't go wrong. There is a reason why most European road pros use open pros on their training bikes.

I've heard Ambrosio box rims are the most common rim for the Paris-Roubaix. That's gotta be sayin something.

Thanks folks for your opinion, I think I will go with a 32 Open Pro, but only after research ambrosios. Appreciate your input.

whats a good ambrosio rim?