Originally Posted by
GrtSaint72
So the 40mm to 50mm rim depth is the ideal for heavier riders it seems. I don't need to shave a 1/100 off my trip. It is purely a want over need situation. I just feel that a deeper wheel will look better on my bike and I haven't found any aluminum wheels that go deeper than 30mm. I would buy a set if I can find them at a good deal to keep cost down.
H-Plus SON makes the SL42 Alu rims at 42mm depth. It's their Formation Face rim with a machined sidewall. They're not lightweight, at 1200g/pair, but they're also $150/pair and available in 32 and 36h versions.
Many carbon deep sections run in the $750 and up category, and top out at 28h drilling. Sure, a pair is 300g lighter, but is that worth a 10x price premium?
Velocity makes the B43 Alu rim; 43mm depth and
triple wall construction. It's also $75, tips the scales at a beefy 770g (each!) but it comes in drillings all the way up to 48h.