for us mere mortals riding the street on fixed gears, lighter rims are always going to be more beneficial than aero deep sectons. the only problem being cost/durabilty, but with this said i always try to build the lightest wheels i can afford and i dont do tricks on them.

aero wheels are more important on geared bikes as you spend more time at a speed were the aero properties becomes useful. also street riding generaly doesnt allow you to have long drags of high speed like riding in the country on gears does, so its prefrable to have better accleration for lights and nipping through traffic.

velocity deep-Vs arnt really as bomb proof as people seem to think. they are stronger than most race rims, but they are also heavier so its not really supprising. if you want a proper strong rim look into touring stuff, probably not deep section but nice and strong. but going down this strong rim route is moving away from the reason why we ride lightweight minimal fixed gears, i so i suggest getting the lightest wheels you can with the best hubs you can afford and dont ride like a moron.


the best wheels are those that are very light and aero, but for this kinda of thing your gonna need some £££ and a spare set of wheels for when you wana ride some dirty stuff.