dutret

My rim is bent and it seems silly to rebuild the wheel with a 105 UG hub so I think its time for a new wheelset. I was looking over the weekend and had decided to get the performance gemini since in was so cheap but now its not on sale anymore. Since I really need a new wheel now it looks like I will end up spending a bit more then I planned but I really can't afford anything over 250. I need a wheel that will hold up reasonably well since but is still relitively light. right now I'm looking at these wheelsets any opinions on them or others I should consider.

Cane Creek Aerohead SG
Supergo Korso's which may be rebranded Nuevation M28's
Ritchey Special
Performance Gemini are these likely to go on sale again soon. I'll wait a couple of weeks if I can save $100

sydney

Open pro rims,ultegra hubs,butted spokes,well built. How many times does it need to be said.

alanbikehouston

Yup. These are the best "bang for the buck" wheels, unless your team is supplying you with free wheels, and you have a team car behind you carrying spare wheels.

dutret

do ultegras have sealed bearings yet? I get stuck in the rain on occaision and seem to get more then my share of grit.

Retro Grouch 

Sealed mechanism. It's still a cup and cone bearing that you can service yourself, but it has a more sophisticated sealing mechanism than 105 and lower hubs.

ehammarlund

You can get them for well under $250 if you're willing to get machine builts. You may have to retension but it might be worth the risk if you're strapped for cash.

dutret

Three more questions
If I was to get the ultegra/openpros where can i get them built well? I trust myself more then any LBS around me so I would have to order them.
What is the best wheelset with cartridge bearings?
And why do bikes still use loose bearings?

allgoo19

$190.- a set on sale at Supergo. Well built? I don't know.

$!89.95 till Jul 25th.

allgoo19

Not long ago, a member(260lbs) here post a review on those wheels and he seems to like it so far.

Here