Your favorite factory-built wheelset

[Bob Ross]

I guess the DT Swiss Mon Chasserol 1450, because they were the closest thing to the DT Swiss handbuilt wheels that I now have on most of my bikes.

[OtayBW]

Originally Posted by dave thompson

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

Me, too. Set'em and forget'em...

[GregL]

Originally Posted by tv_vt

Mavic does make a newer version of these: Cosmic Pro Carbon, 45mm deep, rounded rim shape, wider, too. About $800-$900 at various outlets. They've tempted me many times.

Unfortunately, it appears that Mavic has dropped the Cosmic Pro Carbon from their product line. I did look at them, but they were never updated to be tubeless compatible and they tested poorly in the infamous Hambini aero wheel test.

Greg

[Clancy]

Shimano c-24 and c-35.

These two sets are my only road wheels. I’ve ridden them for for maybe 4-5 years. Still as perfectly true as they day they were purchased.

Beautiful hubs with cup and cone bearings.

For factory wheels, pretty hard to beat.

[Elefantino]

+1 for Shamals.

[Dino Suegiù]

Campagnolo Shamal; almost any/all generations.

[Lionel]

Top3: bora, Hyperon, meilenstein.

Tubulars of course


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[tjg]

Any experience or opinions on the Mavic All Road Elite 700c wheelset ? (Not the tires just wheels)

[Tickdoc]

campy wto 45. stellar.

campy shamal mille c17. stop like a freight train and built as tough.

campy neutron. old failthful.

Non stock? anything laced by our very own Old Spudster.

[cmg]

Reynolds MV32ul. I have 2 sets, bought used, no problems.

[9tubes]

Originally Posted by tv_vt

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

I recently got a set of Bora WTO 45 and love them.

Originally Posted by tv_vt

Is it worth differentiating between aero and climbing wheels, or is that really not a factor?

Not for me. There is nearly no aero difference between say the WTO 45 and 60. Like maybe 1 watt at 30mph at normal yaw angles. The deeper wheels are just heavier, which some people seem to like (more inertia) but more inertia doesn't make you faster. As for "climbing wheels" I guess it depends on easily you spend a few thousand, but for example, a Zipp 202 is not much lighter than a WTO 45 and for me it's not worth it. The Bora WTO 45s are lighter than most wheels, such as a typical HED Belgium setup.

Originally Posted by tv_vt

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?

I wouldn't. I don't think I could tell the difference. With modern tires (i.e., 25mm or 28mm using low-ish pressures) there is far more cushion in the tires than the wheels.

[arimajol]

Originally Posted by weiwentg

I'd probably vote for Boyd's Altamont wheels, which are available in disc, standard rim brake, or ceramic coated rim brake. I hesitate only because I have no personal experience with their hubs. I have a pair of Altamont ceramics laced to White Industries hubs, but those aren't factory built.

I was wondering if anyone would say Boyds. I've been curious about these for a while and they might be my next wheel buy, maybe in a year or so.

[Ronsonic]

Originally Posted by 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.

The Zondas are stupid good for the price. Don't ride as nicely as good hand-build stuff but more aero and no weight penalty.

[AngryScientist]

I have had great service from wheels of all levels in the campy/fulcrum lineup.

Honarable mention goes to some ancient ksyriums on my travel bike that I can’t kill despite some serious abuse.

[robertbb]

Originally Posted by Tickdoc

campy wto 45. stellar.

campy shamal mille c17. stop like a freight train and built as tough.

So that is to say they don't stop well?

I've got:
Zonda C17's
Bora 35 Ultra Clinchers
Bora 35 Ultra tubulars

I've had Shamal C17's (non mille).

The only one of those wheels I've moved on are the Shamals. Those spokes are stupid, they catch the cross wind and they seem to "top out" speed wise.

Zondas are far better (and according to Tour magazine testing, are measurably stiffer and more aerodynamic) than Shamals. About the only advantage the Shamal has is in the hubs/bearings.

If Campy brought out a Zonda C17 with the Shamal hub (or, put another way, a Shamal with steel spokes) I'd be in heaven.