Sub-average rider – alloy rims FTW right?

On the slow journey to a new FS bike. Not saying it’ll be my last one, maybe penultimate one?

I am entertaining the notion of getting a KOM wheelset.

I figured that alloy rims are the way to go.

Aside from bling there’s no reason for a sub-average rider to go carbon. Right?

Cheaper on the wallet if you break or wear them out. Alloy rims on all my bikes.

Alloy is fine even for most above average riders tbh

not damaged a rim yet beyond scratches

get whatever meets your budget, to me i prioritize a lighter rim, than a fancy hub

DT 461’s and 350/370 hubs work for me

also love my cheapy Chinese carbon rims on hope pro 4s

both were sub £500 wheelsets

So you’re not into bling but you’re looking at KOM hubs? Does not compute.

My standard answer is Hope or DT hubs with whatever DT rims suits your riding.

Brink are selling discounted Reserve wheels in carbon or alloy but they’re out of stock in some sizes.