Carbon wheelset recommendations

Want to upgrade from my stock DT Swiss R470 wheelset. Never had carbon wheels though. I’m not racing anymore so just looking for comfort and performance upgrade.

I’m average weight at 143lbs and will have to deal with wind. Live in SF Bay Area so cross the Golden Gate Bridge which can be very windy. All of my rides also have a decent amount of climbing. My main ride has about a mile and a half climb with a 12% to 5% to 8% sections. So I’m a bit more interested in a wheelset that would be good for climbing, but not exclusively if that makes sense.

I will consider Chinese wheels, but only as a last resort. A good warranty, easy to maintain, and low maintenance and good reliability are key. I don’t want hookless but want hooked rims that are tubeless ready. I’d like to run at least 28mm tires to start. I don’t want top of the line wheels so mid-tier are fine.

It’s been hard to determine what is the best option for me. For example, Roval C38 seem like a good balance between aero and climbing but they’re a bit heavy compared to the Alpinist CLX II. Alpinist also has a smaller external rim width so not sure how 28mm will fit. Will hope to try and ride some Rovals at the LBS before I make a decision.

Posted Nov 14, 2024, 6:28 PM UTC

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