Are there very deep (>40mm) rims with at least 32 spoke holes? I've been looking some days for different wheel options and it looks like it is really hard to find rims that fulfill the following:


Deep rims (40mm or more)
At least 32-36 spokes
Durable (reliable for touring)
Reasonably priced (range 400-600€ both)
Don´t have to be ultralight but not much more than 1kg.


I really like riding with deep rims but I found only pre-built wheels in the following two categories:


Entry level: Wheels have the aero form just for aesthetics and usually are pretty bad, low number of spokes, crap hubs... Around 100-300€ per set.
Really expensive wheels of carbon fiber starting at around 1000€ per set.


Why is not there something in between? Is not there enough interest for such wheels? I think I have just seen 2 o 3 models which could fit and one of them is hard to get from Europe.
Very deep aero rims exist for one reason: To minimise drag. The difference, however, between, say, 20mm and 40mm deep rims, is not that big. So if you are concerned about drag, loosing a few spokes gives another few points in air resistance (as does using aero (blade) spokes).

To phrase it differently: You would not use the (much rarer) very deep rims unless you also save on drag by using less spokes.

I figure you are in fact not that concerned about drag. You did not speak highly of aesthetics either. That lets me assume you believe that deep rims are more durable. This has been discussed on this site here.

My recommendation would be a good, proven, durable rim with 36 spokes (they are in fact not that expensive) and, considering your budget, have your wheels build to your liking.

Edit (based on your comment):

You say you want your bike to be "fast during the week" for commuting. Bear in mind, though, that the clothing you would be most likely to wear or even panniers add considerable drag as well. The weight you will be carrying further limits the effectiveness. I can still recommend not being overly focussed on drag. If you fancy deep rims, go for them. But, unless you have a particularly long and exciting way to work, I am pretty sure you would be quite hard pressed to feel a difference between box rims with 36 spokes and very deep ones with 24 spokes, commuting.

Any usual number of spokes is fine to carry you (at 80kg). However, if you plan to carry loads (eg. doing groceries regularly), I would err on the safe side.