It's a no nonsense, no frill's rim. They are decent if not a little pricey. Marinoni has all kinds of NOS tubular rims. NOS Ambrosio Hypothesis Silver at $70 per are a better option. I am considering either these or current stock Ambrosio Chrono F20 Durex...also $70 per. If I am feeling really cheeky I may go with Nisi Laser's. Mavic only offers the Reflex in a tubie here and I would consider something else for the $.