powertap sl/pro: what wheels can I use?
 

I have searched and cannot find an answer to my question. I had wanted to buy a pair of soul wheels or alta steel race wheels until I decided that I want to start training with a power tap. Is it possible to buy the powertap pro or sl hub and lace it to one of these wheelsets? If not, what is the best budget option for the powertap? I am more concerned with durability and stiffness than weight as I do not plan to participate in many hill climbs. It would be nice to have a semi-aero rim though.
~Nick

As long as the number of holes is correct, you can lace up anything you want.

PT hubs come for 24, 28, and 32 spokes. You can lace them to any 24, 28, or 32 spoke rim.

If you want durability and somewhat* aero, go with the DT Swiss RR1.2.

Or if you want really aero, but probably not as durable, get a Zipp 404 or similar.

*I know 22mm is not aero by any standards, but it's about as aero as you will get on a durable training wheel.

^^^ or Velocity Deep V or Fusion...

I'd take this with a grain of salt as it really depends on rider size, road conditions, etc... Im 156lbs and train on zipp 303s and ptsl... they are solid.

you can get a niobium30mm wheel that is quite solid as well..

Yeah, you tell me what you'd rather replace, a 303 rim with 24 spokes, or a DT with 32? And please tell me these aren't the 303's you just got this week?

You guys that train on Zipps can argue it all day long, but the fact still remains that a carbon rim is not as economical, or in a lot of cases as durable as an aluminum wheel.

Not to mention the fact that the OP says he wants "budget" and "durability". Two things that deep carbon wheels aren't known for.

The clincher version of zipp rims hold up well. I was told by a zipp rep that you can train everyday on a clincher zipp. I also know a few people that train year round on clincher zipps

I did too, they stopped after they both developed a crack in multiple places near the spoke holes.