[threeseed]

> they're better with carbon rims on road bikes

Carbon rims are becoming more popular across cycling not just on road.

They are stronger, lighter, less fragile and the quality is improving such that I bought a pair with a lifetime warranty.

And carbon rims are worse than aluminium with calliper brakes especially in wet weather conditions.

[davidw]

I have carbon rims on my MTB, and I think disk brakes there generally seem like a decent idea. The rims are more exposed to mud and muck, and the added stopping power is nice.

I'm less convinced about road bikes though.