Originally Posted by 11.4 (Post 2240783)

Actually the alloy in the old Durex rims was different from the Nord version. The Durex rims were heavily heat treated and measured slightly lighter (perhaps 20 grams or so on average, though they varied a lot) but also were a tad more brittle. I'd go for the last version if you can find them. They also had slightly flatter braking surfaces that were also marginally taller, so slightly better with modern brake shoes.