Originally Posted by
Aardwolf
If you're after some new rims I'm not really the person to ask, but Mavic Reflex were mentioned and they're current for around $40 each.
There are probably many more anodized rims since that seems to be the modern fashion.
Hadn't been paying much attention to bikes & changes in technology the last three+ decades. Bought a 2022 Kona Dew+ a year ago use as a commuter three days a week, kind of 'get a toe back in' before I knew it'd be worthwhile to get my Motobecane ready to ride once again. Then I fell upon this Forum (thank you all!!) and have been getting back up to speed.
Seems Mavic Reflex sell for anywhere from US $52 (used) upwards to $80 - 150 new.
The Mavics I'm still using:
I bought a used pair of 700c Ukai clincher rims as built wheels, intending to build a pair of wheels to use on the roads here. Closer inspection revealed a small crack at a spoke hole in one rim so I changed my plans, used the other rim to build a trainer wheel.
Expensive lesson that, even before mis-calculating spoke lengths needed (my first attempt) for a 'no returns' order.
I'm not near any major metro area so the 'Net is my substitute for supplies & stuff. Be super having selections available to look at & maybe handle locally, so the Forum members here fill in the knowledge gaps nicely. LBS here in town's mostly MTB-oriented, be awesome were 40 years younger!