I'd appreciate any advice/guidance or opinions on suitable rims...
The rim circumferential wear indicator grooves have just disappeared so I need to replace front and back rims on my general purpose mid-range, alloy framed hybrid bike which is used for commuting, excercise, touring with load - everything except tough off-road duty. I use the SRAM i-motion 9 rear hub with 32 holes and have a standard Shimano hub at the front (36 hole) which I will retain. Current rims are WTB dual alloy 700C and I use both 32mm and 35mm tyres which I'm happy with.
I would like the cheapest reliable sturdy rims possible and I'm not fashion or brand concious - for me, it's purely a functional decision. I'd be grateful for a few pointers as to what rims or features to look out for (or avoid)?
The rim circumferential wear indicator grooves have just disappeared so I need to replace front and back rims on my general purpose mid-range, alloy framed hybrid bike which is used for commuting, excercise, touring with load - everything except tough off-road duty. I use the SRAM i-motion 9 rear hub with 32 holes and have a standard Shimano hub at the front (36 hole) which I will retain. Current rims are WTB dual alloy 700C and I use both 32mm and 35mm tyres which I'm happy with.
I would like the cheapest reliable sturdy rims possible and I'm not fashion or brand concious - for me, it's purely a functional decision. I'd be grateful for a few pointers as to what rims or features to look out for (or avoid)?