I got 10 years of commuting on my original set of rims. Commuting is especially hard on the rims due to riding next to curb where all the crap collects. And riding in all types of weather on a constant basis.
Originally Posted by
noglider
Now that disc brakes exist, people make rim brakes sound terrible. They're not. Rim sidewalls rarely wear out to the point of needing replacement, especially if you are careful not to let it happen.