I was all set to order a set of touring wheels for my commuter bike, but the place I was planning to order from is out of stock in the rims I was going to use. After evaluating various rim options, I had decided on Velocity Dyads as my best option in terms of price, weight and durability. The rims would be laced to 36H Ultegra hubs with double butted spokes, brass nips.

My requirements for a rim are that they are available in silver, 36 hole, and able to handle tires up to 32 mm wide (the max my frame will allow). Although various rims meet those requirements, the Dyads are lighter than other options yet considered one of the strongest rims available. I'm wondering if I should just wait until the Dyads are available or reconsider my other options:

- Salsa Delgados (questions about durability compared to other options)
- Mavic A719s (one of the most durable but also the heaviest and expensive)
- Mavic CXP-33s (probably strong enough but questionable for handling 32 mm tires)
- Velocity Synergys (availability limited and silver rims do not have machined sidewalls)
- DT Swiss 7.1s (availability limited, particularly in silver, and expensive)

Are there other rims I should be considering? I can wait for the Dyads to get back in stock, but the wheelset was supposed to be my birthday present, and it is unlikely they would be available by then. I don't mind waiting if Dyads are clearly the best choice, but was wondering if I was overlooking any other options.