In my experience, high end alloy wheels ride better than low end carbon wheels. I've been running the $750 i9 Enduro S 1/1's for two years and they feel so much more solid and confidence inspiring than comparably spec'd LightBicycle/Noble wheels (which cost 50% more). Also, I prefer the crisper engagement of a i9 1/1 hubs over a 54T DT350, even if the latter is easier to service.
Feb. 15, 2023, 11:53 a.m. - Tommaso Gomez
In my experience, high end alloy wheels ride better than low end carbon wheels. I've been running the $750 i9 Enduro S 1/1's for two years and they feel so much more solid and confidence inspiring than comparably spec'd LightBicycle/Noble wheels (which cost 50% more). Also, I prefer the crisper engagement of a i9 1/1 hubs over a 54T DT350, even if the latter is easier to service.