So the stock wheels are pissing me the f**k off and need to go.

These kendra's are seriously crap. Ive gotten more flat tires for no reason than I can count, and I'm ditching them.

SO...

What are some good wheel sets for The Hour?

700x23c


Also, rim tape... Is it worth it? I know thats probably a dumb question but is there any negative side effects to having rim tape?