If you’re after new wheels but need advice on parts selection, these brands have become popular with SpokeService friends thanks to good value, good performance and low failure rates — good outcomes! The following lists divide hubs and rims into different price brackets. Any of these products can make great wheels but the more expensive versions often have more machining time or finer materials, which reduce weight. None of these are economy products, however.

Mid-priced hubs

• DT Swiss Classic 350
• Hope Pro 4
• Shimano (Ultegra, XT)

Mid-priced rims

• DT Swiss
• H Plus Son
• Stan’s NoTubes
• WTB

Top priced hubs

• Campagnolo (Record)
• DT Swiss Classic 240s
• Onyx
• Paul Component
• Phil Wood
• Shimano (Dura-Ace, XTR)
• SON Dynamo
• White Industries

Top priced rims

• HED
• Light-Bicycle
• Nextie