Zonda or Ksyrium Elite

[gmw492]

Looking at wheel upgrade and read lots of reviews about both of these wheels,Zonda are around £350 and Elites around £450 both weigh the same,has anyone tried both of these for a good compare review,or should I go for cheaper option,are the Elites worth the extra,any advice don't want to go more than my £500 limit ,just looking for a good set of wheels,

 

[S-Express]

Campag = silly spoke pattern. Mavic = normal spoke pattern. Go for the Mavics.

 

[Elybazza61]

Zondas are ossum,had no problems with mine.

There is a new version out as well the C17 with a wider rim;

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/campagnolo-zonda-c17-road-clincher-wheelset-2017/rp-prod153495

And I'll add these to the mix as well;

https://www.huntbikewheels.com/coll...n-aero-wide-road-wheelset-1480g-31deep-24wide

Also consider hand-built like these;

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

 

[cosmicbike]

If I had £500 to spend on a set of wheels I'd not be looking off the peg. Handbuilts for me, heard mention of good work around these parts from this guy

http://dcrwheels.co.uk/

 

[dim]

I'm looking at upgrading next year. I have a Specialized S-Works Transition E5 with a full Campy Chorus groupset and Campy Khamsin wheels

I was told by my LBS to look at Campy Bullet wheels. Bora look to be good, but expensive, but maybe I can get a good used set for £600

I'm still undecided, at this stage and am trying to learn more .... I have found this site which has some interesting info as regards wheels which you may find interesting: (read both links)
http://www.wheelsmith.co.uk/aero-in-plain-english

http://www.wheelsmith.co.uk/faq

after reading those links, I will keep my cheaper Khamsin for commuting (my S-Works is my summer commuting bike), and use the new wheels for faster rides

 

[TeeShot]

I'd happily recommend the Elites. My CAAD10 is on its second set, the first having done 7000 miles in all weathers before the rims looked a little tired. No issues with either set.
Another bike has some handbuilt H Plus Son rims on Novatec hubs but to be honest I'm not sensitive enough to tell the difference.