OK I am starting to think about a new set of wheels for 2011. Price range is 500-1000.

I an NOT racing but do lots of "fast recreational" club rides that can be fairly competitive.

Anyway, I have been under the impression that "everyday" (ie. not race day) wheels should be aluminum rimmed, but lately it looks like a lot of my clubmates (and BF members) are using carbon rimmed wheels for everyday use/training use.

So although I have been limiting my search to aluminum hoops, I am wondering if it is wise to include medium-section carbon fiber rims on the list.

If it matters, I weigh "only" 145 pounds. I ride about 6000 miles/year and hope to keep the new wheels for several (3-5) years if possible.

And the current short list includes Soul3.0SL, easton EA90SL, Williams 30, Dura-Ace Wh7850 (I know it has carbon but really an aluminum rim and a carbon fairing), HED Ardennes and of course PSIMET.

So should the list include some carbon hoops from zipp/reynolds/etc??