Anyone here have experience touring with Rigida Grizzly CSS rims? The folks at Thorn seem to really like them. One downside is you need to use specific pads for the rim, but the braking surface is supposed to last much longer.

I was thinking of getting this 26" wheel set for my upcoming tour of South America:

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product-H...okes-18924.htm