Well here it goes again. My birthday's coming up soon and i'm thinking of getting a wheelset.

First: I weigh 125lbs, most rides I go on are 30-50 miles, some climbing(2000-4000+ft). Road conditions are usually good, but some places are horrible. I just ride for fun and fitness, I am planning to start racing next summer in the junior levels, but I am not sure

My current wheels are Shimano W R500. They weigh about ~2000g.

I am looking for a wheelset that is a combination of light and aero, but the main focus for me is durability. I need the wheelset to last for at least a couple years. This is the list I have come up with so far. If the wheelset is priced a little high, I will have to wait a month or two before I can get it.


November FSW 23: Aluminum; Depth: 19.5mm Weight: 1480g Price: $485+shipping (http://www.novemberbicycles.com/fsw-23/)

November FSW: Aluminum; Depth: 27mm Weight: 1495g Price: $431+Shipping (http://www.novemberbicycles.com/fsw-wheelset/)

November RFSC 38s Wheelset: Carbon; Depth: 38mm Weight: 1370g Price 885+ Shipping (will have to wait a couple months) (http://www.novemberbicycles.com/rfsc-wheelset/)

November RFSC 58s Wheelset: Carbon; Depth: 58mm Weight: 1480g Price 885+ Shipping (will have to wait a couple months) (http://www.novemberbicycles.com/rfsc-58s/)

Soul S2.0: Aluminum; Depth: 25mm Weight: 1330g Price:$500 shipped (http://bikesoul.com/2009/index.php?o...id=2&Itemid=10)

Soul S4.0: Aluminum; Depth: 41mm Weight: 1800g Price $520 shipped (http://bikesoul.com/2009/index.php?o...id=4&Itemid=12)

Soul CA5 (Carbon/Alloy): Aluminum rim carbon flange; Depth: 51mm Weight: 1600g Price $820 shipped (Will have to wait a month)(http://bikesoul.com/2009/index.php?o...d=50&Itemid=66)

Williams System 30: Aluminum; Height: 30mm Weight: 1580g Price: $479 shipping???(http://www.williamscycling.com/sys30.html)

Yishun 38mm Clincher: Carbon; Height: 38mm Weight: 1455g Price: $550+$75 shipping (http://www.yishunbike.com/ysbike-cc-...els-p-192.html)

Yishun 50mm Clincher: Carbon; Height: 50mm Weight: 1515g Price: $560+$75 shipping (http://www.yishunbike.com/ysbike-cc-...els-p-193.html)

Well this is what I came up with. I really have no idea what to get.

Also November is also having a "frugalfriday" deal where they include Rim strips , tubes , tires , and a cassette with the FSW 23 wheelset for an awesome deal of $626. i would have to sell the cassette because I have a 9 speed bike.

Let me know your thoughts, and let me know of any wheels i didn't add. I skipped some since they were so similar to the ones I already posted. Thanks everyone!!!


PS: Forgot to mention that no matter which one of these I get it will be lighter than my current wheelset so wait is not to important to me.