Originally Posted by
furballi
You can compare a 32H Open Pro vs. 32H Velocity Deep V at similar spoke tension. Deep V can take more radial punishment from the road before giving in. Neither will see much lateral flexing due to the spoke counts.
That makes sense. I guess it comes down to how much radial punishment is required. Lots of clydes riding aroung on 32H Open Pros...generally perceived as boomproof. Other thing is...ride quality. Seems to me a high spoke count rigid carbon deep V rim will have a severe ride. All said, this still may be acceptable depending on the priority of the rider...aero and durable/stiff.