what would you say are the best aero wheels for under 1500 bucks?
Anything by HED. HED 3 is particularly nice. The newly updated Jet wheels are worth a long hard look as are the Stingers if you want to go tubbie. The discs are nice but more susceptible to dings/dents than other makers’ wheels. Although the Alps is evidently going out of production it’s still an excellent choice too. Customer service is always excellent. Can’t go wrong with HED.
I don’t work for HED, nor am I sponsored… just a long time satisfied customer.
I second HED. Check out prices on trisports.com Usually very good. Great customer service at HED as well.
get some zipp 404s.
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how much are 404’s?
depends on the application… Hills, Flats, lots of wind? How big are you? A few more factors here. Also do you want the best wheels or the best value?
im small, bout 5’2". it’s pancake flat here in louisiana
Get a 404 or H3 front and a Hed or Renn disc in the rear.
Here my recommedation, Assuming you can get 20% off . I personal use the Renn and love it. I sold a H3 Rear for my Renn. I do not like how much out of true the H3’s are. I always have to run my break fully open so it does not rub but I do love the fact it is bullet proof.
Hed3C Front $700 *20% = 550ish
Zipp808Rear - $1075*20off = $850
you might be able to find some for $1500. Retail is a little over.
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http://www.gearlink.com/gear/ItemMatrix.asp?MatrixType=2&GroupCode=WH4034&S=1
American Classic 58s
Lightweight, rims as strong as Zipp 404 (same rims of course), great graphics, and pretty cheap
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what I find most interesting is your handle and your question ?
see the semblance ?
A rear disc cover (<$80) or Renn disk. ($400-$650 I believe, depending on model)
ANY good front wheel.
You can mail me a check for 1/2 the difference of the $ you save as my “finders fee” 
It would be good if you can test-ride a set of whatever wheels have been recommended so far. IMO, a HED3 front is a bit difficult to handle for a lightweight rider, unless you can TT very fast.
A 404 combo would be best i think, or consider wheels like the Corima Aeros, Planet X Pro Carbon 50s. Heavier but at least the rims are more durable.
Not trying to hijack, which cheaper rear wheel would be good to add a wheel cover? I have Ritchey rims on my bike right now. Are they good enough to use with the wheel cover or would I be better off buying something that would spin more freely? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Scott
Race only Tubbies?.. undimpled Zipp 404 rims laced on Cane Creek hubs.
http://aebike.com/page.cfm?PageID=30&action=details&sku=WE1620
Maybe not everyday use, but a little more frequent, go clinchers?.. Mavic Cosmic Carbones, about the same weight as Zipp clinchers but most swear by them as very durable.
http://probikekit.com/display.php?code=w1013&PHPSESSID=2f37456149bea3cf2b0b6f4118668302
Both about $1100 shipped.
I’m not a wheel expert so I can’t say what’s best but a set of Blackwell Research 100’s or a 100 rear and 50 front runs just under $1500 (and they’re supposed to be available in clincher soon if that’s your preference).
I bought a Hed Stinger 60/90 from Tom at Bikesport this past summer. It seemed to be the best bang for the buck. If I was going w/ a disc I would’ve bought a Renn disk and Stinger 60 up front.
If it is a clincher that you want a Renn rear and Hed Jet front will be way under $1500 and just about as fast as anything else out there. A jet 90 rear instead of the disk is also an option. The Jet can be had n 50, 60 or 90 mm depths so you can go as deep as you are capable of handling.
If tubular instead of clincher then I’d swap out the Jet for a Stinger.
Or you can look on EBay for a used set and get deals like this hed trispoke which looks pretty good.
The set that I have for sale in the classifieds.