Guide to choosing the best budget wheelset
In this article, you will learn how to choose ICAN wheels according to your budget. The bike prices discussed in this article exclude freight and taxes. Each country's shipping methods and tax policies may result in different total prices.
Like many series of carbon wheels from ICAN
There are mainly four main ranges of carbon wheels:- Alpha Pro :Best affordable carbon bike
- Aero : Advanced aerodynamic wheels
- TrailBlaze : Gravel wheels
- DT : High-end hub wheels from DT Swiss
Alpha Pro, Aero and DT series all support disc and rim brake versions.
What budget range can you accept for the wheels?
When purchasing carbon road bikes, customers look at weight, stiffness, aero and speed characteristics, followed by price. But price is still an important factor.
Among all drivers, they are mainly divided into the following price categories:
Budget under €300: Preference for aluminum wheels
€300-€500 rider: Low-profile carbon wheels
500€-700€ Rider: medium carbon wheels
800€-1000€ Rider: High-end carbon wheels
Now let's make recommendations on how to manage your budget if you want to buy a new set of wheels from ICAN Cycling.
If your budget is under 300€
We recommend you buy a high quality aluminum wheelset at a reasonable price. Although there are some carbon wheels on the market for under €300, we do not advise you to buy them as the performance of carbon wheels is usually an issue. ICAN does not have a wheelset that costs less than €300. You should know that you get what you pay for. So we don't advise you to spend €300 on a pair of carbon wheels.
If your budget is between €300-€500
We recommend buying the best affordable carbon wheels under €500, Alpha Pro series with good performance and benefits. Alpha Pro Series wheels have two brake versions: rim brake and disc brake.
If you are trying to use carbon wheels for the first time, the wheels will be your first choice.
If your budget is between €500 and €700
We recommend you buy the AERO series . This series also has two versions: rim brake and disc brake.
AERO is our best-selling tubeless wheelset, ideal for performance-oriented riders. We designed it to combine aerodynamics, stiffness and weight in an affordable package.
Top carbon gravel wheels under €800
If you are ready to build high-end carbon gravel wheels with the best performance, the TrailBlaze series will be your best choice.
It offers the ideal balance between strength and agility. Enjoy superior control and a smooth ride without sacrificing performance and safety.
If your budget is between 800€~1000€
The DT wheelset is the ultimate choice for premium performance thanks to its lightweight and robust construction. It features rims made entirely of carbon fiber for superior strength and low weight. You can choose between the Swiss DT 240S or DT 350S hubs, both of which offer exceptional durability and seamless power transfer. The aerodynamic Sapim CX-Ray spokes improve the performance of the wheelset and ensure excellent results.
Conclusion
If your budget is enough, you can go for a wheelset with these famous brands. However, the fact is that the big brand carbon wheels are also produced by some Chinese OEM manufacturers, which means you can buy wheels of the same quality directly from these manufacturers.
ICAN Cycling's carbon wheels cover all consumer needs. This article can help you make a better purchasing decision.If you are still unsure how to choose carbon wheels on a budget, please do not hesitate to contact us (info@icancycling.com); We would be happy to offer you a free consultation.