stans alpha vs mavic open pro

orangepip

Hi can anyone summarise the differences between the two above wheels?

There seems to be a choice between the two on a set of wheels and I'm not sure of the difference that the rims will make.

ugo.santalucia

The rim defines if the wheel is stiff and will decide how long the wheel lasts. Stans are a bit too light to be stiff and durable.
Also, Stans are tubeless ready rims, while open pro are clincher only