Overview
PROS
CONS
SPECS
Hub
Material
Rim Size
Brake
Spokes
Our Top Choice
Shimano Ultegra Clincher Tubeless Wheel
For most outdoor enthusiasts, Shimano is the go-to brand for quality cycling, fishing and rowing equipment, and durable accessories.
Digital cup and cone bearings. Wide flange hub. Machined aluminum hub shell. Reinforced spoke nipples. Low rim weight.
Mounting tires on its tubeless rim can be difficult.
Wide flange
Stainless steel/Aluminum
20.8mm; 23mm
Rim brake
16 front; 20 rear
Best Value
Campagnolo Scirocco H35 Bike Wheel
Campagnolo is a renowned manufacturer of quality cycling products and accessories that are innovative, long lasting and primarily safe.
Mid-section aerodynamic wheel. Stainless steel spokes. Low weight aluminum hub. Increased torsional stiffness. Clincher tire type.
Not a super lightweight bike wheel.
High side with low weight
Stainless steel/Aluminum
35 mm
Rim brake
16 front; 21 rear
Fulcrum Racing 3 Bike Wheel
Pro racers love Fulcrum because it manufactures racing wheelsets and components with unique patents and innovative design.
Clincher/2Way-Fit tire type. Milled rim. Aero spokes profile technology. Adjustable cup and cone bearings. Aluminum braking surface.
Suitable only for professional racing bikes.
Oversized but lightweight
Stainless steel/Aluminum
25 mm; 20.5mm
Rim brake
16 front; 21 rear
Zipp Experience Speed 30 Clincher Bike Wheel
When it comes to competition bicycles and wheelchairs, Zipp delivers high aerodynamic performance and superior quality components.
Precision set wheel hub. Aluminum hub shell and rim. Stainless steel spokes. Extra nipple. Enhanced cornering grip. Clincher tire compatible.
Not compatible with tubeless tires.
Ultra-strong and lightweight
Stainless steel/Aluminum
21.5mm; 30mm
Pads brake
16 front; 20 rear
Mavic Ellipse Track Bike Wheel
Mavic produces some of the most sought-after wheelsets with friendly price brackets and consistent high quality.
Highly efficient cartridge bearing. Aluminum hub. Stainless steel spokes. Includes rim tape and adjustment wrench.
Rim is only compatible with clincher tires.
Fixed cog
S6000 Aluminum/steel
30mm
Pads brake
20 front; 20 rear