Upon its introduction, H+Son's aptly-named Archetype set a new standard as to what should be considered the perfect all-around rim. A 23mm width, 25mm aero profile, and G609 alloy construction makes these lightweight rims stiff and ideal for building bombproof wheels, even at lower spoke counts. Specifications • 700c clincher • width: 23mm external, 17mm internal • depth: 23mm • ERD: 595mm • material: G609 AL • invisible welded rim joint • drilling: 20h, 24h, 28h, 32h, 36h • brake surface is polished/anodized after machining for a non-machined look • max tire size: 43mm • colors: black, polished silver, hard-anodized gray • weight: 470g Tubeless compatibility Everyone always wants to know if Archetypes can be run tubeless, and there doesn't seem to be an easy answer to that question. They weren't specifically designed to be tubeless compatible. However, we know some folks who have done it successfully, and others who have failed miserably. Among those who have made it work, some say only at low psi, while one guy said it only works at higher psi (of course, there always has to be that one nerd in the herd). Some people have also reported that it only works with smaller tires (28mm max), but we've never tried any of this first-hand so we can't confirm. It probably depends on the tire, the terrain, the rider, if there's enough fiber in your diet, the direction of the wind, whether Mercury is in retrograde, etc. but the fact of the matter is that. we don't really care, man. Live on the edge and give it a shot, you'll either die or you won't.
