For a fairly thorough discussion of this subject, check out Ric Hjertberg's latest website venture:
http://wheelfanatyk.blogspot.com/
Ric sells new wood clincher rims, and has them mounted on his commuter bike which he rides in all sorts of weather. Of course, he also sells the traditional tubular rims, in two styles.
I understand he'll have a booth at NAHBS in Portland in Feb.
Dave Ross Portola Valley, CA USA
you wrote:
Are they only for lightweight riders?
Can they only take limited tyre pressures?
Mainly for track use?
Does the age of most surviving wooden rims now make them 'non-riders'?