Who makes the best 700c/29r disc wheelset <$300

[oldfatslow]

I'm looking for a reasonably good, disc brake ready, wheelset for cross and gravel but want to spend $300 or less. There seems to be a ton of choices -- what's the best option?

[eBAUMANN]

What are the wheels you are considering?
Are you talking new or used?
If you buy used you can get a lot more for your 300 compared to new.

[unterhausen]

just one point of clarification, the cheap wheels are certainly going to be disc brake only.

My El Mariachi came with Shimano SLX wheels which I replaced with custom wheels. I thought about selling them, but then I looked on ebay and they go for just about nothing there <$200. I figured I could come up with a use for them at that price. Only downside is TA front, 10mm rear. 9mm front, 10mm rear is getting to be more rare.

[oldfatslow]

What are the wheels you are considering?
Are you talking new or used?
If you buy used you can get a lot more for your 300 compared to new.

I am open to new or used.

These are a 2nd set of wheels for disc build.

I'd like as light a weight as my budget will allow.

QR F/R.
135mm Spacing.
11-speed

There are a TON of wheels of the Bay but it's hard to assess one versus another.

[Look585]

Shimano cx75 hubs laced to DT 460db rims should be under $300 if you shop carefully.

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[Fatty]

Not sure how light you are going to get for under $300, but these look promising.

http://www.velomine.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=235_487&products_id=3678

[stephenmarklay]

Not sure how light you are going to get for under $300, but these look promising.

http://www.velomine.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=235_487&products_id=3678

That looks like a pretty decent set of wheels!

[oldfatslow]

That looks like a pretty decent set of wheels!

Not sure how light you are going to get for under $300, but these look promising.

http://www.velomine.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=235_487&products_id=3678

Those are a winner. Exactly what I was looking for but couldn't find. Thanks!

[oldpotatoe]

Those are a winner. Exactly what I was looking for but couldn't find. Thanks!

Not necessarily a comment on any MO place but I'd have somebody who builds wheels well check true/round/dish/tension on these and also stress relieve, before ya ride 'em. This place does build some wheels but they also just buy-resell.

[Gartenmeister]

The link is dead. What were they?

I have bought a number of wheelsets from Velomine and have always been happy with what I got, especially for the price.

[Vinci]

I picked up some Vuelta Nine LE wheels from Nashbar back in December for my commuter. They came in ~300g LIGHTER than advertised (~1680g with rim strips). They have held up well so far, but I don't know that they are available anymore. $150 was a steal at that weight.

[fignon's barber]

I'd go with these Fulcrum Racing 5's for about $250:


http://www.probikekit.com/bicycle-wheels/fulcrum-racing-5-clincher-lg-disc-brake-wheelset/11234077.html