Deep section carbon wheels on a budget?

Finally got my wheels a few weeks ago. They actually came in perfect timing. I blew a spoke on the stock DT Swiss wheels on a Saturday ride and they showed up the following Thursday (usually do indoor TR rides Tues and Thurs so didn’t miss anything).

These are the AR465s. Mounted Michelin Power Road 28mm. Went on very easily once I figured out what I was doing. Final weight difference vs stock was 391.5g lighter for the AR465 vs the DT Swiss R470 that come stock on most Specialized comp models these days.

Have only done about 3 rides so far - 1 big one and have been running around 80 PSI. I don’t have a ton of experience to compare different wheels but I think they feel great. Much easier to hold speed and downhill they just fly. The SL7 is a bit twitchy steering and I think the deeper wheels ‘heavy’ that feeling out - in a good way. Very pleased so far aside from the time as mentioned from other users. Ordered 6/30 and showed up 9/2.

Sorry for the lack of #supernice but just wanted to grab a quick picture after a ride.

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