Bike wheel reviews

A performance-orientated set of carbon hoops with solid all-road and gravel riding credentials

By Luke Friend Published 13 January 23

These aren't the lightest wheels on the market and they don't make the boldest aerodynamic claims - but at this price we wouldn't expect them to be. This is an excellent set of wheels and excellent value, too

By Andy Turner Published 4 January 23

Is it really possible to buy a quality aero wheelset with carbon rims, spokes and ceramic bearings without selling a kidney? We step away from the scalpel to find out

By Rachel Sokal Published 7 December 22

Already spotted on the WorldTour being raced by the Bike Exchange - Jayco team, Cadex today officially launched its all-new Ultra 50 wheelsystem, complete with a tubeless tire.

By Kristin Jenny Last updated 25 August 22

A durable, reasonably light, well-priced pair of four-season wheels that are handbuilt in Suffolk

By Paul Grele Published 13 April 22

A deep, aero, wheel packed with all the latest tech and light enough to be a climber, could this be your new everyday wheel?

By Josh Ross Last updated 13 December 21

DT Swiss has been producing some great wheelsets at the higher end of the market recently, its DT Swiss 1600 Spline 23 perform just as well

By Symon Lewis Last updated 27 July 21

Fast, aerodynamic and great-handling wheelset that would make a good upgrade - but there are more competitively priced wheels out there that are lighter too

By Simon Smythe Last updated 23 July 21

A bread-and-butter wheelset which doesn't claim to re-write physics, but will do the job at a reasonable price

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 20 July 21

The Hunt 50 Carbon Aero Disc wheels get put through their paces on the rolling roads of Calpe in Spain

By Rupert Radley Last updated 8 July 21

Will Thompson spent some time with Cero's new alloy disc wheelset

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated 28 May 21

Fast, fun and good value for money, these are a genuinely good set of wheels

By Stefan Abram Published 10 March 21

The Enve SES 3.4 Disc wheels are a premium set of hoops, designed by aerodynamicist Simon Smart and built in the USA

By Rupert Radley Published 10 December 20

Zipp’s new 303 pairing promise game changing ride quality and holistic performance versatility plus a whole new level of affordability. Guy Kesteven has been getting big distances in on road and off to see if they deliver on their big promises.

By Rupert Radley Published 4 November 20

Hunt's UD Carbon spokes bring something new to the market

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 9 July 20

Reynolds AR41 carbon wheels are an ideal upgrade without the eye-watering price of some high-end carbon wheels – and they come with a lifetime warranty too

By Symon Lewis Published 6 June 19

The Hunt 50 Carbon Wide Aero is the brand's competitively priced deep-section aero wheelset, which has a ride quality more expensive wheels should envy

By Rupert Radley Published 13 December 18

The Miche SWR 50/50 is a deep-section carbon wheelset from the Italian component maker that has been redesigned with a wider rim and some lovely detailing

By Simon Smythe Published 5 October 18

The Edco Aero Chronosport Gesero are a 65mm wheel for fast flat riders

By Rupert Radley Published 20 June 19

Fulcrum Racing 3's are a decent wheelset but the lack of tubeless compatibility marks these down

By Symon Lewis Published 5 March 19

Deep-section carbon-fibre clincher wheelset, £899

By Hannah Bussey Published 13 February 12

Strada are expert wheelbuilders based in West Sussex. Their online shop has a dizzying array of alloy and carbon rims that you can order, based on your preferences, to be laced to one of many different hub options.

By Chris Catchpole Published 10 November 14

A tough pair of wheels that won't break the bank but aren't tubeless ready

By Rupert Radley Published 18 January 18

A budget carbon alloy mix wheel set that will save you a good amount if you have £1000 to spend, but are the Vision Trimax Carbon 40 CSI Disc any good?

By Rupert Radley Published 24 June 19

Probably the best looking wheels you can buy, can the Mavic R-Sys SLR live up to expectations?

By Oliver Bridgewood Published 3 June 15

The American Classic Road Tubeless wheels are seriously light, but does this mean a compromise in stiffness.

By Oliver Bridgewood Published 3 June 15

Enve’s SES 5.6 wheels with Chris King hubs

By Paul Norman Published 12 December 19