Originally Posted by
capwater
For commuting/general riding and training you can't beat Mavic Open Pros with an Ultegra hub for under $300. Race-wise Rolf Vigors are a superb performer for a sub 1k set. Loads of other personal opinions out there, but that's my 2 cents.
+1 This seems to be the standard quality wheel sold in many locations. Usually machine made, sometimes hand tweaked. There are variations in the spoke type used. Look for a source with a good reputation or good reviews and go for it.