[SIZE= medium]Background: I just got into cycling about a year and a half ago. I am 6’1†tall and weigh about 215 lbs right now but hope to be down around 200 lbs when I can start cycling outside again. Last August I bought a Cannondale Synapse Carbon 6 and right away I upgraded the crank to a 50/34 Sram Force. This winter I bought Force brakes and rear derailleur and I am thinking about getting Red shifters if the price drops when the new model is released. The other two upgrades I want to make to the bike are a new 11/28 cassette since I never use the 32t ring on my 11/32 and a new wheelset.[/SIZE]
[SIZE= medium]Goal: My goal for this year is to complete the 150K Horrible Hilly Hundreds (for those who done know it is 94 miles with 9900’ of gain in Mt. Horeb, WI) and Race the Lake (a 94 mile race around Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin) otherwise it will be mostly century rides.[/SIZE]
[SIZE= medium]My questions for everyone is what is really good set of climbing wheels since my biggest concern is the HHH? Right now my budget is $1000 but I would consider going over some of the consensus is the Dura-Ace WH-7900-C24-CL’s are the best wheel out there. The other wheels I have been looking into are the Eastons EA90 SLX and EA90 SL. I have also looked at the Shimano RS80’s. Finally I would appreciate any advice on good tires to match.[/SIZE]
[SIZE= medium]I would like a durable product wheelset since I will be riding these all the time and something that is strong enough to handle my weight.[/SIZE]
[SIZE= medium]Thanks for the help![/SIZE]
[SIZE= medium]Goal: My goal for this year is to complete the 150K Horrible Hilly Hundreds (for those who done know it is 94 miles with 9900’ of gain in Mt. Horeb, WI) and Race the Lake (a 94 mile race around Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin) otherwise it will be mostly century rides.[/SIZE]
[SIZE= medium]My questions for everyone is what is really good set of climbing wheels since my biggest concern is the HHH? Right now my budget is $1000 but I would consider going over some of the consensus is the Dura-Ace WH-7900-C24-CL’s are the best wheel out there. The other wheels I have been looking into are the Eastons EA90 SLX and EA90 SL. I have also looked at the Shimano RS80’s. Finally I would appreciate any advice on good tires to match.[/SIZE]
[SIZE= medium]I would like a durable product wheelset since I will be riding these all the time and something that is strong enough to handle my weight.[/SIZE]
[SIZE= medium]Thanks for the help![/SIZE]