Another 'what wheels' thread!

[GravityFighter]

Looking to upgrade the standard Axis wheel that came with my Specialized Tarmac ahead of Spring.

I live in the flatlands towards East Yorkshire, but will be doing some hilly sportives. I think I'd value the reliability of alloy track braking over deep section carbon. I'm riding 3,000 miles a year max and won't do justice to something really high-end, plus I'd like to keep the price sub-£500.

Current shortlist:

Cero AR30 Evo - good press, a couple of guys in the club like Cero's carbon offerings
Mavic Ksyrium Elite or Pro 2017 (non tubeless) - everyone's default option, but that has to be for a reason!
Mavic's 2018 Ksyrium offerings which are now tubeless - might push the budget a bit, but is tubeless worth it?

Worth mentioning I love the S-Works tyres that came as stock with my Tarmac. I look after my kit and am yet to suffer a p*nct*re on them (there, I've done it now!)

Any advice or real-world experience welcomed. Cheers!

 

[DCLane]

My son uses the Mavic Ksyrium Exalith's and really rates them in races, but they're probably at the top end+ of your price point.

I'd suggest avoiding the Elite version though, they weren't anywhere near as good.

Alternatively to those above I run Veltec Speed wheels which roll well and are half price here at £524: https://www.canyon.com/en-gb/access...=eb81695688f53a554861db118cd930d9&fo_s=gplauk

 

[GravityFighter]

Alternatively to those above I run Veltec Speed wheels which roll well and are half price here at £524: https://www.canyon.com/en-gb/access...=eb81695688f53a554861db118cd930d9&fo_s=gplauk

Oooh, I like the look of those!

What's the braking performance like (and what pads are you using) please?

 

[DCLane]

Oooh, I like the look of those!

What's the braking performance like (and what pads are you using) please?

Braking's good but I do use Swissstop pads. They're not quite as good as Exaliths but are significantly cheaper.

 

[Elybazza61]

Had good experiences with Hunt wheels and Campagnolo Zondas but I would personally look at hand-builts first like these;

https://thecycleclinic.co.uk/collec...products/borg22-light-tubeless-ready-wheelset

https://thecycleclinic.co.uk/collections/road-rim-brake-wheelsets/products/borg31-wheelset

http://www.wheelsmith.co.uk/powertap-c10at/race-30

Have Wheelsmith carbon rims on Hope hubs which are excellent.

Another option;

http://www.halowheels.com/product/evaura-6d-700c-wheels/