Advice on upgrading Alexrims wheels

chapmank

Looking to upgrade wheelset on Specialised Allez. Shimano R550 look good value (ie cheap) - are they old/redundant models? Had also been looking at Shimano RS20's, Mavic Aksium, Fulcrum 5s...things in this kind of price range.
Any feedback on these models would be welcome.
Rides - commuting and longer rides on wintery, hilly, poor quality Scottish roads, training for Etape Caledonia in May.

felgen

Good effort on the Etape - hopefully see you there.

Shimano wheels seem to be well reviewed. No experience of the Fulcrums, well not the basic models at least.

I have a set of Rodi Airlines on mine - a little heavy at 1920grams or so, but strong and look dead cool.

If not, Planet X-model B's are nice and light ,as are the quest Scafell wheels.

Stewie Griffin

Open Pros are bulletproof.

jezcc

seconded for the open pro rims.

Lots of spokes to keep them round and reasonably light for such a reliable wheel. Love mine to bits. my ones are laced to campag mirage hubs. 'Handbuilt' is a good move.