WTB: OpenPro wheelset / rims

[Eric Karnes]

Hi all! I’m looking for a new wheelset for my Ram and have always liked the Mavic OpenPro rims I’ve had on other bikes. Long shot, I know…but anyone have a lightly-used road wheelset with OpenPros that they are looking to move on? Either silver or black works… 

[Elton Lance]

Hello Eric,

I have a couple of options in which you might be interested:

1) White Ind. H3 36H w/11-28 9spd cassette on Open Pro, DB spokes,  Silver (rear only, no matching front), very light wear.  $250

2) Dura Ace 32F/32R w/11-28 9spd on MA2 , 11-32 9spd cassette, DB spokes, moderate wear but plenty left.  Silver.  $300

Plus shipping at actual cost.

Elton Lance

Vero Beach, FL

On Apr 2, 2026, at 11:06 PM, Eric Karnes <epka...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi all! I’m looking for a new wheelset for my Ram and have always liked the Mavic OpenPro rims I’ve had on other bikes. Long shot, I know…but anyone have a lightly-used road wheelset with OpenPros that they are looking to move on? Either silver or black works… 

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[Eric Karnes]

Many more responses than expected! Thanks and I'll get back to everyone tonight...

[Patrick Moore]

I  used 559 and 571 bsd rims for decades, then started using 622 disc-only rims, so I’m far behind in knowledge of 622 rim brake rims. Am I right then in thinking that, 30 years ago, perhaps from the ‘80s until carbon fiber rims, the Open Pros were a roadie benchmark? I did have a very nice second hand pair of Open Pro wheels on my Ram, circa 2012.

How do they compare in real weight (published: OP: 435, VA23 450), strength — resistance to going out of true and denting, and ride (more supple than …?) to Velocity “V” shaped A23s? The A23 rear is nicely offset for the 11 sp cassette.

Personal if academic interest (not going to replace), since the Roadeo came with nice Rich Velocity wheels.

[Eric Karnes]

The rims I tend to favor are the OpenPro and the H Plus Son Archetype (I think(?) even more of a v shape than the A23). If I'm honest, one of the main reasons is that every tire I've ever experimented with comes on and off each of those rims really easily. And for a mediocre mechanic like myself, that's a big deal. I remember having a bear of a time getting tires on a pair of A23s that I had. 

The Archetype, like many newer rims, are wider and therefore (apparently) better for larger tires. And they are properly cool looking, especially in contrast to a lugged frame. That said, I prefer the ride of the OpenPro. I've always found the v shape of the Archetypes much stiffer and harsher riding while going over bumps or riding on gravel surfaces. Although, take that unscientific claim with a grain of salt, as there were other variables between the bikes I'm contrasting...

Eric

[Garth]

Eric, you can get some new Open Pro's in 36h black from Prowheelbuilder. https://www.prowheelbuilder.com/mavic-open-pro-700c-black-rim.html

They also have the latest version of the Open Pro, the UST version. It's notable wider too. https://www.prowheelbuilder.com/mavic-open-pro-ust-msw-700c-black-rim.html

Looking at the inside shape of the rim I'd bet it doesn't suffer from too tight fitting rim as there is notably more room inside than a typical tubeless rim.

You can get just the rims or have them build a set using their configuration options. They do have R7000 105 hubs if you wanted Shimano hubs. Otherwise many other options. No extra charge for the labor. They have two custom build avenues. 

I think the TB14 is a better looking box style rim though !

If I didn't care about color and wanted a modern rim design and something wider(21/26) I'd consider the Boyd Rouleur rim. Though you can get a Boyd build Rouleur wheelset (130mm rear) from Boyd website for $450. https://www.boydcycling.com/shop/rouleur-alloy-rim-brake-1305?category=23#attr=1944,808

I emailed and asked them if they have end caps for a 135mm rear and they said no but they can build a set using their disc version of the hub(with the rim brake rim), if the unused disc mounts didn't matter to me. No it doesn't ! I'm pretty sure all the Boyd rims and hubs are made in the US, the rims are for sure. 

[Patrick Moore]

That’s good to know; thanks. I wondered of the box section shape of the Open Pros might be slightly more flexible. That said, with the lovely 32 mm (actual on the A 23s) RH Stampede Pass els and TPU tubes, any improvement would probably be pretty subtle. But if an inexpensive but good pair of OP wheels comes up for sale on this or other lists, I might just buy it.

On Sat, Apr 4, 2026 at 8:16 AM Eric Karnes <epka...@gmail.com> wrote:…  I prefer the ride of the OpenPro. I've always found the v shape of the Archetypes much stiffer and harsher riding while going over bumps or riding on gravel surfaces. Although, take that unscientific claim with a grain of salt, as there were other variables between the bikes I'm contrasting...