Got a new road disc frameset that I'll be building up with Force AXS. Tires will be 30mm but 32mm if the frame ends up clearing them. I'm trying to buy a pair of "budget wheels" that may offer some aero properties. Here's some contenders:
Hunt: Not sure which, but probably around $1000 or so. It was high on my list, but now maybe I'm second guessing them. Here's a review of several wheels by In The Know cycling. I don't think I've read their reviews before, but they seem to be objective. https://intheknowcycling.com/...set-for-the-money-2/
They don't speak highly of Hunt. Also they claim the hub sound is the loudest. Somebody posted elsewhere a comparison (different website) and Hunt wheels fell almost dead last in aerodynamics.
Scribe: All wheels are $1000? I've seen them mentioned on the forum, but don't know too much about them.
Zipp 303S: Partially based on Dan's review. But I do have other zipp wheels for my tri bike that are non disc. Generally like the brand. Also would be able to use these for gravel if I ever got a proper gravel bike. Approximately $1300.
Enve Foundation 65: $1600. About as high as I'm willing to go, but really trying not to. Drawbacks is they're optimized for 25mm tires whereas their other more expensive models are optimized for 28mm if I understand correctly.
HED: Not sure which
Leeze Wheels: German brand, hard to find in US. I might have to ship them to Europe and have them forwarded to me. $900+
Suggestions? Experiences? Brands to avoid?
Brands I'm not considering: Flo Cycling, Bontrager, Light Bicycle.
Hunt: Not sure which, but probably around $1000 or so. It was high on my list, but now maybe I'm second guessing them. Here's a review of several wheels by In The Know cycling. I don't think I've read their reviews before, but they seem to be objective. https://intheknowcycling.com/...set-for-the-money-2/
They don't speak highly of Hunt. Also they claim the hub sound is the loudest. Somebody posted elsewhere a comparison (different website) and Hunt wheels fell almost dead last in aerodynamics.
Scribe: All wheels are $1000? I've seen them mentioned on the forum, but don't know too much about them.
Zipp 303S: Partially based on Dan's review. But I do have other zipp wheels for my tri bike that are non disc. Generally like the brand. Also would be able to use these for gravel if I ever got a proper gravel bike. Approximately $1300.
Enve Foundation 65: $1600. About as high as I'm willing to go, but really trying not to. Drawbacks is they're optimized for 25mm tires whereas their other more expensive models are optimized for 28mm if I understand correctly.
HED: Not sure which
Leeze Wheels: German brand, hard to find in US. I might have to ship them to Europe and have them forwarded to me. $900+
Suggestions? Experiences? Brands to avoid?
Brands I'm not considering: Flo Cycling, Bontrager, Light Bicycle.