This is another spin on the other recently started thread about best $300 wheels, but I did not want to hijack that thread... Most of the cheap wheels come in well north of 1,500g. I would love to find something snappier.
I am in the process of building an occasional use road bike for training, group rides, and good climbing. The goal is budget, since the bike is not for primary use. But at the same time, the rest of the bike will be pretty light, so I would like to compliment it with light wheels. I do not want to spend premium dollars on ultralight, racing wheels. I have wheels for now, so it is not a hurry... it gives me time to strategically look for good used wheels also.
These are the selection criteria:
I am in the process of building an occasional use road bike for training, group rides, and good climbing. The goal is budget, since the bike is not for primary use. But at the same time, the rest of the bike will be pretty light, so I would like to compliment it with light wheels. I do not want to spend premium dollars on ultralight, racing wheels. I have wheels for now, so it is not a hurry... it gives me time to strategically look for good used wheels also.
These are the selection criteria:
- ~1,400g plus or minus; minus desired within reasonable costs
- Clincher
- Aluminum brake tracks (I want to keep it simple and give me best braking for mountain descents)
- Suitable for everyday riding
- Don't care about tubeless
- Don't care about aero