Originally Posted by msu2001la

For a $1500 budget, something like HED Jet might make the most sense. They're around $1200, and combine an aluminum rim (and brake track) with a carbon faring for aero gains. They're reasonably light, fast and they look cool. https://store.hedcycling.com/jet-plu...ct-description

If it were my money, I'd probably buy a set of these: https://chrisking.com/collections/he...plus-r45-28-28
1600g, tubeless, 20mm width, smooth and fast hubs that will last a lifetime, all for $1000.

Carbon wheels are cool, and the Light Bicycle stuff all gets rave reviews, but rim brakes on carbon wheels (especially in the wet) are definitely a compromise that should be considered carefully.