Why do recreational riders really believe that wheels will make them faster? Save your money. $2000 wheels will do squat for you. Tell you what, OP. Go get some Forte Titan wheels from Performance bike for $150, and give me $1000. I will be your personal trainer for 3 months. In that time I guarantee you will lose 10-15lbs and at the end you will have saved yourself about $800. Your bike will feel lighter and you will be faster.