Our rims are Velocity Aerohead mated to Chris King hubs utilizing DT Revolution spokes. Front: 32H; rear:36H.
We weigh just under 250 lbs as a tandem team. We normally ride 5 days a week, year round, on the tandem. We no longer ride aggressively (bit of an age factor there!).
Have over 18,000 miles on the wheelset. One very small problem: broke a spoke nipple on front wheel, at just under 18,000 miles.
Road surfaces in Arizona vary, but most are chipsealed.
Would I get a wheelset like that again.? Yes.
What other wheelset would we seriously consider? Topolino.
Experience with Topolinos: have them on my single racing bike and no issues. Have used the front Topo on our tandem.
Pedal on TWOgether!
Rudy and Kay/zonatandem