What’s the current views on the best carbon wheelsets for rim brakes? I’ve got the following criteria: need to weigh c.1500g some aero advantage but still be capable all-rounders have at least fairly good wet weather braking performance I’m looking at the Bora 45 WTOs, and love them, but they ar…

I got some ENVEs with CK hubs this year and don’t know if they fit your criteria but I use them in the mountains and love them. I got the ones with a textured rim surface which is much better for braking. I would not buy carbon wheels that have a smooth carbon braking surface. I had some before and …

Thanks bud. I’d be grateful if you could check the model. I suspect ENVEs are out of my budget, but you never know…

They are ENVE SES 3.4 rim brakes.

I had the prior model before and the braking was absolutely horrible especially in wet weather. I do a lot of long descents and have been happy with these. I wanted to get a new bike but couldn’t afford it so got new wheels instead and these have performed well. They were above my budget too but it’…

Not sure what your budget is but this thread has several suggestions that I wasn’t familiar with. [image] Deep section carbon wheels on a budget? Equipment Can anyone recommend some deep section carbon wheels please? Maybe 50-60mm. Cheaper the better (obvs), but I don’t k…

[image] amfindlay: I got some ENVEs with CK hubs this year and don’t know if they fit your criteria but I use them in the mountains and love them. I got the ones with a textured rim surface which is much better for braking. I would not buy carbon wheels that have a smooth carbon braking surface.…

Thanks - that absolutely rules out the non-textured ones!

There is a lot positive feedback about boyd wheels. The prices are also in the budget. If you want aluminium brake track - HED.

You should check out the 25 and 55s from November. They will build you a killer set of wheels https://novemberbicycles.com/collections/rail-2-0

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Not sure what your budget is but this thread has several suggestions that I wasn’t familiar with.

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