Originally Posted by
elTwitcho
Almost any high spoke count wheel with proper tension is going to be "almost indestructable" so beyond fashion there isn't a ton of performance based reasons to go deep v.
+1, especially since other 30mm profile rims that are lighter and cost the same as a deep V are available. Of course you don't even need a rim that deep in the first place. A well-build FG/SS wheel is much much stronger than a similar road wheel due to the lack of dish. A wheel built with a quality shallow rim (such as an open pro or aerohead) is going to be plenty strong, even with a reduced number of spokes. When it comes to wheels, never underestimate the importance of build quality.