The best wheels for road cycling <\/p>
Once you\u2019ve got a quality frame, a set of the best road bike wheels is arguably the best upgrade you can give your steed.<\/p>
There are several factors to consider when choosing a road bike wheelset. But in short, they must offer smooth and dependable hubs, provide a consistent braking surface (if they\u2019re for a rim brake bike), and ideally balance being lightweight and aerodynamically efficient.\u00a0<\/p>
Upgrading to a wheelset that hits these marks more accurately than what you\u2019re currently riding can inject some serious new life into a road bike<\/a> or gravel bike<\/a>.<\/p> Improvements can include improved ride quality, faster average speeds<\/a> or just a lower weight \u2013 something that helps with both acceleration and deceleration.<\/p> Furthermore, the switch to tubeless tyres<\/a> and disc brakes<\/a> has also shaken up the market substantially, with new designs pushing the boundaries of what was previously possible on road bikes.\u00a0<\/p> Wider rims support wide road bike tyres<\/a> and gravel tyres<\/a> a lot better and improve aerodynamics by smoothing the interface between the tyre and the rim.<\/p> With so many options available, choosing a wheelset can be hard. Fortunately for you, our testers have reviewed many road bike wheelsets over the years and the wheels listed below are the cream of the crop.\u00a0<\/p> This list contains disc brake-specific wheelsets and wheels for rim brake bikes. There are aero and climbing wheels<\/a> across braking types as well as options for all budgets.<\/p> You can jump to the different types of wheels in this list, as well as our buyer\u2019s guide, by hitting the links below:<\/p>