I'm planning to build some touring or long distance wheels. 3x, 36 holes, Shimano 600 126mm hubset with freewheels. I want some rims suited to a 32 mm 700c tire, something supple like a Gran Bois. The rim selection is my main question. The bike will be a 198x Woodrup, double butted 531 throughout.

I've had good experience with Sapim CXray spokes. I'll either go with those or with DT butted, probably 2.0/1.8/2.0. I weigh 175 to 185, depending, I'd only road ride, and loads probably 30# rear and 10# front, as maximums. Road riding, some on unavoidable dirt farm roads, no off-road or forest trails, and road pavements are sometimes broken.

So far the options seem to be Mavic A719, Velocity Dyad, Alex DH22, Sun CR17, and ... not too sure what else.

Price draws one to the Sun. My wheelbuilder suggests the Dyad, but there is a recent on-forum thread about some impact degradation leading to outright failure. A719's seem reliable, at least no negative anecdotes yet, and the Alex is unknown to me.

I'd like to have some aero shape, if possible.

Anyone have experience with the Sun?

Anyone have a really good recommendation?

Thanks!

Road Fan