Just ordered some Dura Ace/Sapim/Open Pros (all black) from Harry Rowland to complement the Defy Advanced SL when it isn’t dressed in carbon SLR aero wheels.
After writing of the rear Ksyrium (mentioned above) in a pothole three weeks ago, another of Harry’s wheels on my fixed wheel suffered a severe flat spot in a another deep pothole but remained completely true – not round, mind, but perfectly rideable. So based on ride quality, I’m after the same again.
I also like Mavic tyres, which complement the Open Pro rims. There isn’t a huge difference in rim design between Open Pro and Ksyrium to be honest, but the ride of a fine set of handbuilts is noticeable.