Originally Posted by bikerjp

Thanks for the feedback. I'm probably similar to you in my thinking - light but durable though I never gave much thought to aero as at 200lbs I have more to worry about than the wheels but if buying new stuff might as well get the best you can afford.

I have a set of C2 rims with CK hubs (on my Synapse). Great wheels. 24/32 spokes. I went higher in back because I wanted long distance comfort and that's what was suggested. I though 28 front to go with the "4 less" trend but was told that wasn't needed. Agree that you'd want more in the back to deal with the weight and torque that the rear wheel gets subjected to compared to the front.

For my caad I'm wanting something with a bit of bling but I guess that's not all that important. My bike doesn't sit in front of coffee shops. Unless I'm at a light it's moving and who can see the wheels then. Certainly not me. Would look better in pics though

My caad w/kinlin rims as of today (had to clean it up after a somewhat messy ride so took a pic).