I could get the Omega with DT 180s for almost the same price I could get the Reserve XC 28 with 240s or the Berd wheels with the Talon hubs… I’ll have to sleep on this… All are enticing in their own way and cost-wise all in a similar ballpark
I guess I’m OCD with brands, but the Roval is a great wheelset, light but you are gonna be paying a premium. If I was the one buying a wheelset Today I’d most likely go with zipp hitop sw given teh price/weight and lot easier to find it under retail price
I have no experience with any of these, and especially not with Berd spokes, but I vote for Berd on principle as they are made entirely in North America and weigh a very respectable 1350g.
I’m working on ordering my MTB wheels with them but I’m torn between the Alpha and Omega rim profile also.
I need to make the decision by tomorrow.
That‘s with the i9 hubs I think. I wouldn’t want those for my bike. I‘d personally go with the Talon hubs as they have the DT inners I believe. I have a set of BERD wheels on my Gravelbike and really like them so far so yes, they are enticing…
Is that a confirmed weight or a claimed weight? 1040g without needing to go DT180 even sounds too good to be true.
Here is there published weights for the wheels.
I know my gravel wheels came within 10g (lighter) than what the told me via email.
Keep in mind the 1040g is using carbon spokes, I have been using carbon spokes on road wheels for about 3-years now and a buddy has carbon spoke Nextie wheels on his mtb for a year (no-issues)
My theory or idea is, if the wheel takes a hard enough hit/stick to break a carbon spoke. It probably would take an aluminum out also.
We Are One is another great option with lifetime warranty.
My Revives with DT180 and Berd Spokes (Bare otherwise) are 1128g for the two of them… (25mm IW)
Expensive, but I managed to get a set of DT180’s from overseas recently for less than $700 for both hubs (Which is less than the retail for just the rear)
I was leaning towards the Zipps based on great reviews of the ride feel, extremely reputable brand with lifetime warranty, and a good enough weight.
But saving 300g for the same price is a lot. Now you’re giving me pause.
Let me send a message to Nextie, maybe I can convince them to give us a discount code.
I’m a charming cheeky fella when it comes to things…. And I have some contacts there.
I have a mix of BTLOS, Light-Bicycle, NEXTIE, Primwon, and Carbonal.
I’ve ordered the same 45mm deep 650b rim from both Carbonal and Primwon (but also listed by NEXTIE) and they looked identical. Light-Bicycle and BTLOS’s product offerings differ, but they’ve all been solid.
Just note that they don’t comply w/ US CPSC rules on minimum rider weight, which is good for the lightweight folks, bad for the heavier folks.
Thunder Burts and rigid post. I sense danger.
Do you know something I don’t know? I ride in an area that is mostly flat with no descents and the surface is typically just limestone, clay, and sand.
Perhaps Hunt Proven with carbon spokes? I sure like mine.
I don’t want carbon spokes, but thanks. I’ll check HUNT out
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I proceeded until checkout where they wanted to charge 261 USD for shipping making them as expensive as Roval SL so I passed. Have fun with yours! Which one did you end up buying? Alpha or Omega?
How would you rate the Nextie vs the Roval SL? I thought that the Nextie are better in quality.