Best wheelset on Reddit
141 reviews from r/MTB, r/cycling, r/gravelcycling and 16 more subreddits
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#1
DT Swiss
4.8
(22)
"I’d go DT Swiss hoops also."
"FR541 are the way!"
"I think your idea of DT Swiss FR541s are a good choice."
"+1 for FR541. Bonus points for being handbuilt."
"DT swiss wheels are bulletproof, the hubs too."
"I can absolutely second the FR541s. After may rim impacts, I just now got the smallest little dent up front."
"I got DT Swiss g1600 front and rear wheels at the pro’s closet for $500."
"I put G1800s in my TS3 yesterday and it’s a good move."
"I upgraded my topstone 3 with a g1800/gr1600 wheelset and they are awesome."
"Have the DT Swiss on my Yeti SB150. I’m heavy at 240 pounds. Ride rough, rocky trails."
#2
Reserve
4.8
(12)
"This thread is reinforcing my choice of the new Reserve's."
"I did a lot of research and ended up with the Reserve 40/44 with DT hubs."
"They are a killer value considering the warranty."
"Reserve 34 37 are on sale right now for just over 1100."
"Reserve. Love a lifetime warranty."
"One of the best upgrades Ive done on the bike."
"Both have great warranties."
"The wheels appear to be bombproof."
"Reserve 34 | 37"
"Reserves are probably the smart money with the warranty."
#3
Hunt
4.7
(11)
"I've beaten the absolute shit out of a pair of Hunt aero wides."
"Hunt Enduro wide."
"I have hunt gravel race wheels on mine and like them."
"I'd have a look at the hunt 4 season gravel wheelset, which I own, are very light."
"I went Hunt limitless 42 wheels."
"Hunt enduro wide. Best wheels I had."
"Very pleased."
"Hunt XC Race. Only 1500g and currently on sale for $435."
"Hunt wheels. From the uk, I have several."
"HUNT 4 season GRAVEL WHEELSET."
#4
Roval
4.0
(8)
"Roval Terra C or Roval Terra CL when on sale."
"They are the most resilient, durable, and best hoops I have ever had."
"I have the Roval c38’s and think they’re great! They are entry level wheels."
"I upgraded to Roval Terra C and 12spd cassette GRX 800, rovals are dt swiss 370 and centerlock only."
"I’ve been very happy with Roval C38’s."
"I’ve been very happy with Roval C38’s."
"I’ve jumped on the Roval Traverse HD train when they were in discount for €756."
"I had roval traverse alloy, and they were cheese."
#5
Velocity
4.2
(5)
"Ran them tubeless for gravel and bikepacking without any issues."
"You can get a set of velocity deep Vs all built up from State for like 190 usd."
"You should be able to find a good deal on marketplace for rim brakes as most new bikes are coming with disc brakes."
"You can get most of the Velocity rims in silver or polished and then build them up with spokes and hubs of your choice."
"I prefer Velocity for rim brake builds over here in North America."
#6
Industry Nine
5.0
(4)
"Industry Nine fall sale is pretty crazy."
"I9 full wheel w aluminum spikes are way light"
"Got myself a set of i9 hydras laced to WAO unions a couple months ago. Loving them so far!"
"Industry Nine 1/1 Trail 650b"
#7
DT
4.5
(4)
"I have xm1700 wheels on both my fs and hardtail. Flawless operation and very strong."
"Dt350 hub though. This thing is just good and damn easy to work on."
"I ordered the DT XM1700's to replace the stock wheels."
"A full DT wheelset, like the EX1900 would be a very solid way to go."
#8
Hope
4.5
(4)
"Fast rolling bombproof wheels."
"First I need a nice set of Hope Hubs, pro4 or pro5."
"Got a pair of hope hubs laced to dt swiss xm481 with sapin race spokes."
"Hope Pro 5 or DT 350 to DT rims would be my vote."
#9
Bontrager
4.3
(4)
"So basically bombproof."
"I'm running Bontrager Paradigms with Pirelli Cinturato Velo 35s, and they're great for commuting & casual rides."
"I’ve run the Bontranger Line Comp aluminum wheel-sets on my FS & hardtail for years and have been pretty happy with them."
"Trek has the Bontrager Paradigm which are underrated."
#10
Zipp
4.0
(4)
"I got Zipp 303."
"To answer your question, Zipp 303s?"
"Might be able to find a nice zipp 404 set in that price range."
"Just dropping in to say my current set of Zipp 404 disk wheels are twitchy in the wind."
#11
WeAreOne
5.0
(3)
"WeAreOne are quite well regarded."
"DT350+WeAreOne (union/triad)"
"We Are One Converts on one bike, the new 33mm Convergence on the other."
#12
We Are One
5.0
(3)
"We are one convergence on dt350 hubs. I have two pairs and they are awesome."
"Has to be a set of these on hydras for me."
"If you case a jump on your loaded touring bike at 10psi and break a rim they will send you a new one for free."
#13
Light Bicycle
4.3
(3)
"Light Bicycle."
"Check lightbycicle. good quality/price ratio"
"Lightbicycle.com, you can get a nice set for that price range"
#14
Enve
4.0
(3)
"Enve SES 3.4"
"Enve SES 3.4."
"I'd advise against Enve wheels because shops around me seem to struggle with the internal nipples."
#15
Elitewheels
4.0
(3)
"I got a set of wheels from china/ali: elitewheels. They make a plethora of options."
"I am currently running a set of Elitewheels Drive on my Cal-5."
"Really solid, you can buy the rims on alixpress."
#16
Koozer
4.0
(3)
"But if built rimset talaga gusto, Koozer. Should be around your budget."
"Koozer cx1800 value for money."
"Koozer ka nalang okay na okay yan"
#17
Spank
5.0
(2)
"I’ve got Spank 359’s laced on DT-Swiss 350’s and they’ve been pretty awesome."
"My favorite has become hand laced Spank 359 on their Hex hubs."
#18
9velo
5.0
(2)
"9velo are incredibly hard to beat for the $."
"I will go for 9velo when I buy my new wheels."
#19
H+ Son
5.0
(2)
"Buy the h+ son"
"H+son rims (archetype or hydra if tubeless) + hub of choice na pasok sa budget"
#20
Scribe
4.5
(2)
"Scribe."
"Scribe- china made, irish company. elite - china made and reviewed to be pretty good quality."
#21
Nobl
4.5
(2)
"Nobl TR41s spinning silently on an Onyx Classic hub."
"High quality."
#22
H+son
4.0
(2)
"Velomine has a great selection of HPlusSon wheel builds."
"Can’t go wrong with archetypes from H+son or some mavic open pros."
#23
Velomine
4.0
(2)
"If you are in the US velomine.com has wheelsets for many price ranges."
"Is velomine an option in Canada? I’ve had good experiences with them."
#24
Elite
4.0
(2)
"Have a look at chinese options - there's a shit ton. Elite, Winspace, Farsports."
"There are reputable Chinese wheel companies if that's you thing, Elite comes to mind."
#25
Halo
4.0
(2)
"Consider these from halo?"
"LBS recommended them."
#26
WTB
3.0
(2)
"Those wheels are the biggest prices of shit ever."
#27
Rolf Prima
5.0
(1)
"Never had a problem with the Rolf Prima. It’s alu by the way."
#28
Atomik
5.0
(1)
"Atomik FM30 FusionFiber rims, Berd spokes, onyx vesper hubs."
#29
Nextie
5.0
(1)
"My go to setup is carbon Nextie rims Sapim spokes on a Hope Pro 4 hub."
#30
Santa Cruz
5.0
(1)
"Otherwise Santa Cruz Reserves."
#31
Astral
5.0
(1)
"I have the Astral custom Outback Disc wheel set (650b) and they are great."
#32
Winspace
5.0
(1)
"Winspace Hyper LUN, Scope R5, Novatec."
#33
Terra
5.0
(1)
"I'd absolutely buy again."
#34
Lightbike
5.0
(1)
"I’ve got three sets now and they’re bombproof"
#35
Firecrest
5.0
(1)
"Is the best option imo. Fast and solid wheelset."
#36
Giant
4.0
(1)
"I’m selling my Giant SR2 disc wheelset, OP."
#37
SRAM
4.0
(1)
"Got some sram rise 60's (carbon 24 spokes) in 2014 and put many thousands of miles on them."
#38
Spin
4.0
(1)
"Hope hubs, spin x-ray spokes DT Swiss rims."
#39
Fulcrum
4.0
(1)
"I have the Fulcrum Rapid Red 5 DB as my winter wheels. I have no complaints."
#40
TR
4.0
(1)
"I went with the TR 37 because of better durability and warranty."
#41
Alex
4.0
(1)
"Find some Alex R390 rims and have them laced to formula hubs."
#42
Elite Wheels
4.0
(1)
"Have you considered Elite Wheels Pro 36 or Gnar Trail SR?"
#43
Miche
4.0
(1)
"Miche Pistard for $170 after discount."
#44
WAO
4.0
(1)
"The 3 wheelsets I’ve been impressed with last few years out of like 6-7 sets are my current WAO Convergence."
#45
Synthesis
4.0
(1)
"Synthesis carbon dh rims have been great on my Dh bike."
#46
Velo Orange
4.0
(1)
"Take a look at the 650B Voyager wheelsets from Velo Orange."
#47
Miclobikes
4.0
(1)
"Check @miclobikes on insta. He has a huge stock of used/new track frames and components."
#48
Hed
4.0
(1)
"Used disc and 70-90mm front wheel. Hed, FLO, similar."
#49
Stans
4.0
(1)
"Have you considered stans rims? Great selection from heavy hitting Flow EX3 to lightweight Crest."
#50
Borg
4.0
(1)
"Go hand built, have a look at Borg, Spokesman, Arkane, Strada, there are loads."
#51
Nukeproof
2.0
(1)
"Also, nukeproof is dead, so you can't even get horizons anymore."
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