Your favorite factory-built wheelset

[tv_vt]

For summer road riding, which wheels stand out as the best/most ridden/favorites in your collection?

Is it worth differentiating between aero and climbing wheels, or is that really not a factor? Would you choose different sets between solo rides and group rides? Or put another way, would you choose one set more for comfort and another for speed?

Thanks. Just trying to get some reference points.

[GOTHBROOKS]

zipp 101s

[dbnm]

I have one set of wheels. I've been riding them for 18 months and have had zero issues.

Light strong and fast.

https://shop.mavic.com/en-us/ksyrium...html#1028=3283

Shop around and you can find them for about $800 with tires, sealant and skewers.

[Tommasini53]

Campy Eurus. Steel spokes, set up with tubeless tires. These are probably 14 years old, still round and true.

[zmalwo]

Shimano Ultegra wheelset. I used to like Zondas until I had a pair of Ultegra wheels. Every aspect of those wheels are built to last.

[zmalwo]

Originally Posted by Tommasini53

Campy Eurus. Steel spokes, set up with tubeless tires. These are probably 14 years old, still round and true.

It always amazes me that Zonda + Campy alloy wheels never need truing.

[shinomaster]

1) shamals

2) zondas

[bigbill]

Zondas, old Cosmic Carbones that I got from Dufus. They just won't die.

[tv_vt]

A few surprises so far. But also amazing that a cheap set of wheels like the Zondas are so highly regarded. I have a few sets, too, and they are pretty flawless.

[Blue Jays]

Campagnolo Shamal, Campagnolo Bullet, Campagnolo Bora.
Great stock QR. They only require occasional maintenance.

[dave thompson]

I've been riding Hed Belgiums and Ardennes for years and love 'em. Zero issues.

[Toddykins]

Not terribly sexy but its hard to go wrong with dura ace or ultegra

[FlashUNC]

Mavic Cosmic Pro SL tubulars.

Just outstanding wheels.

[Malinois]

Originally Posted by GOTHBROOKS

zipp 101s

Great wheels. These and Dura Ace C24’s are my picks for quality factory builds.

[Ttx1]

Campy Bora Ultra 35 tubs with Veloflex Ravens.

Neutron Ultra clinchers with Veloflex Corsas, also great.

Agree that Zondas are excellent all around.

I've also been enjoying the Enve-built G23s w/DT 240s in places where the Campy wheelsets have never been...