I have been looking at wheelsets too, since my original Mavic Aksiums don't stay so true anymore, and had some loose spokes which were tensioned up by the LBS. They have not been reliable from a staying true point, maybe 9000 total miles on them. They recommended going to a 32 spoke wheelset,. Nothing fancy, but they source their sets from their established wheelbuilder. They can build their own too. Recommended DT Swiss rims with Shimano or DT Swiss hubs, ~$450 for a starting set. No reason to break the bank on my 2011 bike, but I trust the owner of the shop, as he knows what parts are reliable, and is super helpful on all things bike and non-bike related and doesn't try to just sell me stuff. I plan on riding this bike another 10 years. I have also been using the prowheelbuilder.com website based on his recommendations of suppliers. I could spend $1000 or more but seems overkill for the type and amount of riding I do. I am currently 200# but have been from 175 - 230. I know, a wide delta. Ideal cycling weight would be 170- 175#.
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