Why do you need specific cross disc rims ?? been racing/riding DT470 (??) 29er rims on my tripster… also had a set of ebay special carbon deep’s built for tub’s.

..best pic I can find of it.

You don’t per se – simply figured that it might allow for a slightly wider but not heavier rim – agree that a 29er one might be the way to go – the DT470 as you suggest being a decent example.

JD – I looked at those – not too stiff/harsh?

How about CX disc rims then? Other than the Stans Alpha which IMO are silly expensive.

IMO they are not. You save 75 gm over an open pro for a premium of about £48 – that’s rotating weight.

Seems a cheap way to save weight to me. Not bothered about braking surfaces either – makes re-sale easier and means the wheel is more versatile, but I’m not too bothered by looks.

So I’ve heard 😉

Al – should have also said that I consider expensive rims silly FOR ME because I have trashed a few in the past. Prefer not to spend too much on them for that reason.

Fair enough. I’m saving for just going to get some Alpha’s.