My comment is...thanks for the article. Maybe the best wheel article I have read.

One of the more interesting statements, "As you can see, the deeper and stiffer rims deflect less at the point of load (the road surface). However, they deflect more on the opposite side – where the brake caliper sits on a normal road frame. "


I never thought about the above but it makes a lot of sense. Deep rims overall don't elastically bend/deflect much...so the spokes are more challenged. Deep V's don't bend at the road...therefore the 'whole rim' displaces laterally and can rub brake pads more if the spoke count isn't high enough...and we all know that many deep V rims don't have high spoke count to optimize weight and aerodynamics...per Rob's response to the article.

Lastly, I have never counted grams on wheels. Also, I find uber light high end wheels to have high radial stiffness which compromises ride quality.

Very interesting article and thanks OP for posting the article.