So after lurking and searching and some posting for opinions on wheelsets for a clyde, I'm still in no better state of mind than I was before. Maybe worse. I posted a thread about a few choices and the consensus seemed that they'd do fine. But now as I got some suggestions from folks here and my LBS I'm still stuck. I think I've narrowed it down.

Fulcrum Racing 7 Wheels 2014 - Pair | Merlin Cycles (based on price, weight and lots of good reviews)

Giant PSL-1(based on my LBS suggestion)

Now granted my LBS is a giant dealer and I've spent a lot of time in the shop so he's gotten to know me pretty well. One factor I'm torn is that by comparison they are both pretty similar in weight. Although the giants have a 4 more spokes on the rear than the Fulcrums. I'm 215lbs right now trying to get to 195-200. I probably carry about 10lb of extra stuff on my bike(rack, pannier bag, water bottles, etc.) I like to think I'm conscious of how I ride. I try to absorb most of the shock to my legs and arm. And I know that lots of guys bigger than me ride the fulcrums but the 2014 models have dropped a few spokes so thats made me nervous too.

I just don't know which way to go. Save money and get the fulcrums or pay more and go LBS. I figure I'd be getting a lot more in terms of warranty and maintenance with the LBS, but I really cant find much about those wheels to know how good they are. Anyone else want to chime in with a lil help. I've been racking my brain about this for a few weeks now.