Originally Posted by NitE GameR
What would be the advantage/disadvantage of carbon rims vs aluminum rims on these wheels?
Carbon rims
pros
- lighter
cons
-needs carbon specific brake pads
-tubular only
Aluminium rims
pros
-normal brake pads - so if you use the one bike for training and racing you don't have to swap pads also
-tubular and clincher
cons
-heavier