Shallow vs deep rim for resto-mod? (Or, how much silver is too much)
 

I'm considering what rims to go for while building up my rb-1, and had the thought "how much silver is too much".

I like the idea of silver rims, but realized that something like a velocity quill or h+son archetype will be much bigger visually, than say a pacenti brevet or h+son tb14.

Anyone have photos floating around of combinations that look nice?

... Maybe I can offset the silver by fitting a 650x42 tan wall or something :)

For reference, some related threads:
I asked about durable anodized rims
jtbadge's excellent rb-1 with black archetypes

Well, I say just go with what you like that gives you the look and feel you want.

I've got several older steel frames running medium depth silver rims and like it. Deeper than your old classic box rims.

https://pbase.com/jhuddle/image/170017073.jpg

https://pbase.com/jhuddle/image/172805548.jpg

I've got Zonda's on the Fishlips now but originally had these on it.

https://pbase.com/jhuddle/image/171580129.jpg

I'm working on this old beauty and would love to score some old 8 Speed silver Shamal's for it.

https://pbase.com/jhuddle/image/173326361.jpg

I have those silver H Plus Son Archetype rims on the Lemond I just built up and frankly I think they look beautiful! Stunning in the sunlight.

I had them built up with Velo Orange high-flange hubs for even more silver action. They look like the vintage wheels I used to ride in the '80s and '90s. I think they're pretty great.

https://i.ibb.co/nQ8xjyW/image.png

https://i.ibb.co/9g1gWn1/image.png

Not mine, but to me, this is the gold standard.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...611363d1_k.jpg

My resto-mod Austro Daimler, also with Archetypes...

Just perfect, isn't it? Are those Astral rims, or Velocity?

I’ve been happy with my Pacenti Forza Classico wheels, which are 25mm deep (and 20mm internal width). Pics on page 2 of this thread:
https://forums.thepaceline.net/showt...=277597&page=2

This guy does some really nice polished Shamals which are kind of deep. Great work on groups as well.

https://www.cycloretro.com/polishing...box=image_24tp

https://i.imgur.com/XtEUqkU.jpg

May I make an argument for deep wheels on an RB-1

You know, any time I ask for advice here, instead of narrowing it down, I end up with more "good ideas".

Love the photos so far, keep em coming.

Here's what it looks like for the moment, but I gotta admit, all-black with tan walls is compelling.

You could do grey ano on the Archetypes to tone them down a little. I have them on the Merckx ti (that I'm selling - see classifieds :), and have always thought they're a little tall for the look.

On the topic of grey rims, the shamal ultra TI are also pretty cool.
ebay link had decent photos
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/JJIAA...Mw/s-l1600.jpg


Or the Ritchey Zeta Classic, but those seem discontinued in rim-brake.

Lot of silver here :)

My 2000 Litespeed Appalachian on polished Archetypes.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...8044e4e5_c.jpgoriginal_49df5d8e-034a-4894-82d9-37a90928c5d8_IMG_20220614_155717343_HDR (1) by warren t., on Flickr

Those are gorgeous. A guy I rode with when living in Switzerland had a set of these hanging in his storage with a damaged rim. I loved them so much that I was almost willing to risk my own safety to roll on these beauties.

Shallow vs deep rim for resto-mod? (Or, how much silver is too much)
 

Silver: These are Velocity Quills that are satin versus polished.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...99fb41feb3.jpg

Shallow carbon:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...068e0e8f6f.jpg


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