Originally Posted by jasonyates
Like everyone else I'm considering building a wheel come spring time, and I realized that I really don't know what to look for in a rim.. So, I imagine someone here can tell me what makes the better rims better or whatever..?? (This isn't exactly fixed gear specific but this is the only forum I read!)
-Jason
The ability to stay 'round' is an attribute. Sometimes price helps in this determination, sometimes it does not. Sometimes higher price means lighter weight and less ability to stay 'round'.
'Round' here, brightly coloured aero rims are considered to be only for the type who wear their spandex too tight, but I see from many posts that this rule does not apply everywhere.