Looking for a Rather Specific Rim

Hi All,

Looking for a rim recommendation, it's a doozy.

I need a 26", 48 spoke hole clincher, the wider (35mm+) and beefier the better. Preferably without eyelets, single wall would be fine. Aluminum or steel. Weight is irrelevant.

An un-drilled rim (no spoke holes) would work as well.

Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on July 29, 2014 at 2:49am

Why would you not want eyelets?

There are several Velocity options they can drill to 48 for you.

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Permalink Reply by T.C. O'Rourke on July 29, 2014 at 8:35am

Because they will not accommodate 12 gauge nipples.

Plus, eyelets are added to support the area around the nipple, so that the walls can machined thinner to save weight. I don't care about weight and would rather have thicker walls.

I suppose washers could be used, but drilling out the eyelets would be a pain in the ass.

The only option over 35mm I see at Velocity is the "Dually" (45mm) which are $133 each plus whatever they charge to custom drill. I should have mentioned I was that as an option.

Really, I was hoping someone might know of a beefy cargo bike/trike/trailer wheel for somewhat cheaper.

Thanks DUG.