Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
Rims without eyelets, just as strong?
I've been using Mavic Open Pro 32 hole rims with great success. I'm a 210 lbs recreational rider, these have held up very well, with more than 8000 miles of use in the last two years.
I'm putting together a new wheelset for a Cyclocross bike and am considering the Velocity A23 rim. This rim is about 4mm wider than the Open Pro. I like this feature and will be using wider tires, up to 700x35, on this bike.
The only issue I have with the Velocity rim is the lack of eyelets. Velocity rims get plenty of praise and positive reviews. How important are eyelets?
Michael