Old 11-15-19, 08:41 PM
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Okay, BFCV, I need some advice on wheels.

They have to be carbon aero rims (because of the concept of this Parallel Universe build) and have to be used (because I cannot splash out $2,000 for a new carbon wheelset, and am not willing to roll the dice with no-name Chinese rims). I am leaning toward tubulars (partly because they are much cheaper on the used market, and because the pros in the Parallel Universe are mostly riding tubulars). The medium depth wheels (like 40-50mm) seem like a good all-around compromise.

It looks like the pro tour is using a wide range of brands, based on 2018 and 2019. Bora, Bontrager, Zipp, Mavic, Vision, Enve, etc etc.

Given all this, does anyone have advice on buying used carbon wheels and what brands and models I might start hunting for?

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