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Old 01-30-09 | 10:23 PM
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dmt3339
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From: SLC, Utah

Bikes: 05' Raleigh Prestige road, GT agressor MTB

Need suggestions for a wheelset

Hi all, I need some suggestions for a wheelset.

I have been using the search button for several days now and it has helped but I want some of your ideas of which wheels I should look at.
Im looking to get a durable aero wheelset, for everyday use (ie. a clincher so I can change a tire), that doesn't break the bank and isn't too heavy so climbing the mountains of Utah don't become more of a pain than necessary.

About me, I weigh ~195 and I can cruise between 18-22 mph on the flats. I spend more time on the flats than climbing the mountains and like to go fast and far, but I do still go into the mountains fairly often.
Im not interested in racing and the wheels are going on a recumbent so I wont be able to bunnyhop any obstructions like RR tracks, or unseen potholes....etc.

Right now im leaning towards getting a pair of Zipp 404's, I can get my wheels upgraded for 1200$ when I buy the bike, which is about the limit im willing to spend on new wheels, but I want to know what you reccomend so I can start some comparing.

Thanks in advance, Dave T.

P.S. if your posting to just be negative about recumbents, GO AWAY! im just interested in what wheelset you would reccomend not what bike I should ride.
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