Aero aluminum disc rim?

[Multebear]

I'm looking for an

1) reasonably aero,
2) reasonably light and
3) reasonably priced

aluminum rim for disc brake. This is for my next building project. What are my options?

[chrisw91]

Do you only want to buy a rim to build? Or would you also consider a complete wheelset. The only slightly aero designs I've seen for alloy rims are things like the Hunt 34 Aero Wide or DT Swiss AR1600. But I don't know if you can buy only the rims for these.

[Multebear]

Do you only want to buy a rim to build? Or would you also consider a complete wheelset. The only slightly aero designs I've seen for alloy rims are things like the Hunt 34 Aero Wide or DT Swiss AR1600. But I don't know if you can buy only the rims for these.

Yes. Rim only. I already have an idea of spokes and hubs. I build the wheels myself.

[lock40Nm]

DT Swiss RR 521

[BigBoyND]

Maybe you can get the HED Jet Black as rims from a wheelbuilder. Best brake track in the business, reasonable weight, and very aero

[Multebear]

DT Swiss RR 521

Not bad actually. But a little on the heavy side. The rim profile looks very aero though.

[robertbb]

Easton R90 SL or Hed Belgium

[CampagYOLO]

Maybe you can get the HED Jet Black as rims from a wheelbuilder. Best brake track in the business, reasonable weight, and very aero

Disc rims so the brake track is of no concern.

They're expensive but I've heard good things of the A Force Al33 rims:

https://dcrwheels.co.uk/products/rims/7 ... orce-al33/

[BigBoyND]

Oops sorry I missed the disc brake part in your OP. Still the HED will likely be faster and lighter than fully aluminum wheels. Of course, if there's a reason you're completely avoiding carbon even if it's just the fairing, then they're out.

[Multebear]

Easton R90 SL or Hed Belgium

Definitely good options. I will put them om my shortlist.

They're expensive but I've heard good things of the A Force Al33 rims:

https://dcrwheels.co.uk/products/rims/7 ... orce-al33/

I agree. I currently have a wheelset with the rimbrake version. But they are very hard to source.

Does anyone have some feedback on the Pacenti Forzas?

[Multebear]

DT Swiss RR 521

Not bad actually. But a little on the heavy side. The rim profile looks very aero though.

They have really been growing on me over the weekend. Would 24/24 spokes (straigtpull) be possible for 90 kg (198 pounds)? Or would it be too risky and better go 28/28?

[ClydesDale]

Het Jet RC5 - direct on Hed webite. 50mm, under $800 US.

[Multebear]

Het Jet RC5 - direct on Hed webite. 50mm, under $800 US.

Thanks. Although I love Hed products, and their Belgium plus rim is very interesting, I think the Jet RC5 is a carbon rim. And AFAIK they are only sold as wheelset not rims only.

https://hedcycling.com/collections/rims

[BigBoyND]

They are not carbon rims. They are aluminum rims with a carbon aero fairing.

HED doesn't sell rims on their site, but they are available. Reach out to HED or a wheelbuilder:
https://www.prowheelbuilder.com/rims/hed-rims.html

[Multebear]

They are not carbon rims. They are aluminum rims with a carbon aero fairing.

HED doesn't sell rims on their site, but they are available. Reach out to HED or a wheelbuilder:
https://www.prowheelbuilder.com/rims/hed-rims.html

Thanks. I didn't know that. I will check it out