Originally Posted by
valleycyclist
I would lean towards a solid build with 32 spokes and Ultegra hubs over those other wheels. When it is time for a new bike in a few years I wouldn't be surprised if you put these wheels on your new bike. For fitness riding these cannot be beat and they are also within your price range.
+1
You could probably get a little nicer hub for that kind of $, although the ultegras are fine. A DT 465 rim would be my choice. If you want to go bang for the buck, you can pick up a set up Openpros with ultegra hubs for around $200 when Performance Bike runs specials. Some people question the build quality by Performance, but you can have them re-tensioned and trued if you want (you can't buy the parts cheaper seperately). The only thing I didn't like on my Performance build is that they use alloy nipples (at least a couple years ago they did). Makes for a lighter build, but they get corroded very quick if you ride in the rain. I've since swapped them out for brass.
You can always save a little weight and go 32/28 or 28/24, but I seriously doubt you will feel the difference (I can't). Others will disagree.