Mrtrex

Id like to use the same wheel for training and for weekend racing. What does BF suggest I look at. Right now I have the Smimano RS10 that came stock with the bike. Thanks in advance.

knucklesandwich

What's your budget?

I'd recommend a set of Shimano hubs (105/Ultegra) and one of the new wider rims out there (Velocity A23, HED, etc.)

I recently got a 9-5 as well and sold the RS-10's before I put a mile on them, and put the $$ towards Ultegras laced to HED C2's. I highly recommend them.

palesaint

Can't go wrong with Fulcrums. Racing Zero if you want top shelf. The Racing 3's are very nice also though.

datlas 

It depends on your budget. Assuming you are in the $500 range, I would look at Williams, Soul, Easton, and PSIMET (BF member who does handbuilts) .

If you are on a tighter budget, Neuvation is pretty good bang for the buck.

If you let us know your budget, your weight, and the type of racing/training you do (crits? lots of climbing? etc), we may be able to be more specific.

Mrtrex

Well I just started out so plans are to do a good amount of climbing on training rides 20- 30 miles 3 times a week. I plan to do local races and get my license in a month or so. I weigh 175 lbs price range is $400-600.

datlas 

Lots to choose from, but I would check the websites for williams and soul. Eastons are good and can often be had well under MSRP if you shop around. Handbuilts are also a good option. Mavic Ksyrium SL's are generally overpriced but you might be able to find a set at $600.

Another option is to keep your stock wheels for training and get a set of extra light sew-ups (aka tubulars) just for racing.

NickDavid

I really recommend just sticking with what you have. Upgrade to a new set when you absolutely need them.

ptle

NickDavid has a good point.

But in that price range I would look at some Souls or Nuevations. I would also strongly consider Psimet.

Mrtrex

What's the difference between clincher and tube?

datlas 

Tubulars have the tube inside the tire and are glued onto the rim. They offer lighter weight rim, and better performance.

But for newbies they are more trouble than they are worth, you should stick with usual (clincher) wheels for now.

halfspeed

Pro-Lite Bracciano or Torelli Bormio. I've ridden the latter for well over 6000 miles and like them a lot. The former seem like a great bang for the buck, but I don't have personal experience with them.