Originally Posted by ThermionicScott

It's too bad Araya rims aren't more prevalent outside of Japan these days. They come out with neat stuff now and then (for example a new 650B touring rim TX-310F), and it mostly flies under our radar.

The 733 doesn't have eyelets, so that probably explains the heavier weight (beefed-up spoke bed) and lower cost. Hard to tell from online pictures whether the silver ones are polished, or have more of a bright matte finish.

Keep us posted on how they work out for you.