Open pro substitute?

Mike-p

Retro Guru
I have a 32h open pro front wheel I built a while back and a nos 9 speed 105 hub to build a back wheel but apparently open pro isn't made any more! Any suggestions of a reasonable match on the light touring side strength-wise and in silver.
 
Maybe im looking in the wrong places but I can't find 36h silver for sale anywhere. Im also thinking a something a bit cheaper might suit me too!
 
Have at look at these options: just make sure that your bike can accommodate 28mm tyres ref clearances, 25mm can be a good compromise. The H-Plus rim is wider and maybe better suited to a 28mm, but Mavic Open Elite can accommodate up to 28mm tyres according to their site, both available in silver 36h.

Mavic Open Elite:

https://www.condorcycles.com/products/mavic-open-elite-rim?variant=37792905953430
H-Plus Son:

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com...jejMaWCkDMod1KnyG4hoC70AQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
 
Ambrosio make excellent rims, but they all seem to be in black.

Halo still make a silver 36h 700c rim:

https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Halo-White...Gd644VfmeHSsag_Uy6iR2UpjRLVT-EshoCbGwQAvD_BwE
DRC ST17 (Italy) was another excellent rim similar to open pro. I have a pair laced to Ambrosio zenith hubs on my Bob Jackson. They were handbuilt for me at my LBS back in 2012. I'm still riding these. Sadly, I think they are no longer made. You could probably get a nos pair off eBay.
 
Back
Top