Open pro substitute?

[Mike-p]

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.

 

[Mike-p]

Oh and 36h

 

[Mike-p]

And as good as possible braking in the wet. Running 700c28 tyres.

 

[rikster]

https://shop.mavic.com/en-gb/open-pro-c-j24200.html#1028=3283&1035=3501According to their website they still have the Open Pro available in silver and 36 holes?

 

[Mike-p]

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!

 

[hamster]

Open Sport then?

 

[Mike-p]

Are they as tough just heavier? Says 23 max but would 28s be ok?

 

[Fifthgrace]

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

 

[otherself]

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.

 

[Mike-p]

Thanks all,

Are a319 any good?