Originally Posted by ******bagonwhlz
I've wondered about how ma3s can have a lower profile than all of these other rims and still be strong enough to be a touring rim. Unless my definition of touring is different from mavic, to me it is paniers and xtra weight.
I do have and ma3 rear wheel anyway, lbs told me the little washer looking thing (eyelet?) around the nipple is what makes it strong. For the $ it is the one right now.
Everybody says open pros are bombproof, but it is called a light road rim or something by sheldon. the ma3 is a touring. confusion. mavic site is in my history, think I'll take yet another peek
I've MA3's on my tourer with Specialized Infinity Armadillo 35mm's. For me that's the widest I'd go with these rims. They've been bomb proof for me, loaded touring Budapest to Istanbul, then a goodley bit of commuting as well. The rear is about due for replacement due to brake wear, unknown actuall mileage (bought used)-this set was built by Peter White. I've never had to re-touch them.
I've open pro's on my brevet bike, they're pretty sturdy as well. These are laced crossed on the drive side, and straight on the non-drive. No problems as of yet, and riden over some pretty nasty pavement. Unknown builder.