Originally Posted by
ExtremeSquared
Looks like sun doesn't make mammoths any more. MTB wheels are becoming mostly disk unfortunately. The mtx disk wheels I built were absolutely bomb proof, but I'd like to stick with rim brakes for touring.
It's interesting to see anti eyelet opinions. Most claim the opposite. I'd definitely use eyelets with aluminium nips to avoid galling, but I doubt anyone with 36x12g uses aluminium nips. Velocity wheels had a reputation for splitting a few years ago.
You could give
these babies a go. SUN RHYNO LITE 40 SPOKE 29ER MOUNTAIN BIKE COMMUTER WHEELSET -
Strong enough for an ox!
I've been using the Disc version of these rims and when I go grocery shopping with a basket on my rear rack and have my 65L backpack on, the weight on the bike is well in excess of 450lbs, albeit I am only commuting within a city.