Originally Posted by
frenchie86
I'm looking to lighten my wheelset but cant afford an entire new wheel set. I currently have 32h weinmann dp18s, if I purchase the ird niobium aero rims 32h I should be able to just switch the rims over correct? Does anyone see any problems with this that I am missing?
If the rims are the same depth (30) mm, then you should be able to reuse the spokes. I would use new nipples. You aren't really going to save much weight by only changing rims..maybe 150 gms at the most. I say ride those wheels till they die and build new wheels following the advice in this thread.