What frameset so you have?

Carbon Specialized Ruby (women's version of the men's Roubaix).

Does it use rim brakes or disc brakes?

This is probably the best under $1K value going right now. These are not middle ground. They are one of the tops.

http://forum.slowtwitch.com/...ost=6389733#p6389733

Can't believe I left that detail out-- disc.

Have you seen the deal on the HED JET 6+ going. Copied from the other thread I started a few week back:

CompetiveCyclist is doing their usual seasonal discounting of their HED JET 6+ wheelset. Currently at $949 today. Really can't beat that price for wheels that are available NOW, not 8-10 weeks.

Edit price has dropped even lower to $807.46 with Competitive Cyclist 15% off coupon CC15OFF100 - expires 8/22 if you want the Shimano/Sram version. Campy was even better but sold out now on 8/9 with 3 week. Price was $666.38. You can backorder but can't use the coupon with backorders.

I also wrote up some reason why I really like this wheelset in general against others including FLO and other full carbon clinchers: Those reasons can be found here.

I would be curious what you end up with in the end regardless. I know obviously the state of triathlon, abundance of wheel players, etc is really forcing something of this discounting. I just can't see how anyone goes with any other wheelset but if they do I want to know why.

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https://novemberbicycles.com/collections/disc-wheels/products/fsw3disc


You would need new rotors too for the switch to centrelock

Too bad those are for calipers.

Lol, I didn't even think about 6-bolt when you said it but I did just have a glass of wine which is on the rare side for me these day. I actually bought a new bruiser bike as I call it. First one with discs. I would like a little nicer wheelset than the stock cheapies, but I am guessing the disc version of the HED JET 6+ are quite a bit more.

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Yep-- just checked the price and it is A LOT more, lol. Any other thoughts?

Check out the all New Bontrager Aeolus they just announced a set of Carbon Wheels for $1200

How delicate is the carbon fairing on these?

I have only seen one broken. You should be careful with it, but not like you can't grab a hold of it.

Wrench at the shop has broken a couple., I got hit by a truck and it creased the rim, but the fairing survived.

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Put them on an AMEX and you will get double the warranty if there is any concern. I haven't had any problems and I believe Tom A has been riding these as his training wheelset too without issues. I had a buddy he hit the mother of all potholes, rim was significantly bent, tires blews and he went down hard at a real 28mph and the fairing was fine, even with the very bent rim.

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Thank you, that is what I was looking for.

How is the flex on the hed wheels? I'm 180-185 lbs would use both on ride and tri bike. I can be hard on wheels. Any issues with brake rub with people. Stallion build is double the price basically

Brake rub isn't an issue for myself. The only time I have brake rub is on my tri bike wheels like the solid Zipp Super 9 disc. Part of the reason I went to a spoked HED JET+ Disc. I am more like 155lbs though. Yes only the regular version has the great deal pricing. No deal to be had on the Stallion, Disc version etc :(

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I have the men's version of your bike. What is wrong with the DT Swiss R470's that came on your bike? I use mine for crit racing with the wheels set up for tubeless and they do very nicely. That bike is not exactly aero or light to start with so changing wheels seems a waste of money to me.

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Well, you're assuming we have the same wheelset which we don't. I have the Axis 2.0's which I am not a fan of.

Profile Design's for sure. Use the tri sports discount and buy 'em there.

My wife has the same bike and has Roval CL 40 Discs on it. She loves the wheels and would recommend them. Price is a bit above where you want to be but might find some used ones. Previously had FFWD 60s which were just a bit too deep.

My training rims are a pair of Jet 4+ cosmetic seconds I scored off of HED's unofficial official eBay for ~$450. They're holding up just fine. They're basically box section rims with internal nipples so they should be pretty robust.

Looks like she had to switch from 6 bolt to centerlock , correct?

Also, looks like that is the only wheelset besides the cheap Axis that supports the super annoying SCS 130mm.

Might be better off switching the derailleur hangers and going with the 135mm so I can use standard wheelsets.

Yes they are centerlock. Have not had any issues with putting other wheels on the bike. The bike is a 2015 so not sure if that is the difference.