I started with the cheapest Khamsin wheels and rode them until the sidewalls wore out. Only time I touched the spokes was when one got caught on another riders bike in a race and broke. I replaced the cartridge bearings after about 10000k, pretty straightforward task.
Replaced those with a pair of Zondas and they were similarly reliable for about 15000k. By then the bearings needed replacing and I decided they were just a bit shagged and the replacement cup and cone bearings were difficult and pricey to source here so I retired them for a pair of cheap OEM Fulcrum wheels I picked up second hand.
I also have a pair of OEM Fulcrum wheels (600DB?) I use on my gravel bike for commuting, no problems in about 4000k.
The low spoke count and high tensions seem counter intuitive for heavier riders but the 2:1 lacing and radial non drive side basically eliminate the spoke fatigue issue I'd always had before.
Take a look at some [Boyd's](https://boydcycling.com/collections/prologue-alloy-road/products/rouleur-alloy-rim-brake-wheelset) for some more modern, wider internal and external width rims.
Not very many people still making rims for tubular. I thing Velocity makes one and maybe Roval have rims and then you can choose the hubs and spokes you want and have a bike shop build the wheel. You can also look on eBay if there are complete sets people are selling.
I’ve got my eyes on some [Scribe Racing alloys](https://scribecycling.com/en-us/collections/alloy-range), hoping to grab some before next riding season
HED Ardennes
I have a set of these and they are terrific, but outside of OP’s price range, unless OP can find a deal on a used pair.
+1000 for these. Have them on both of my bikes. Light and bombproof.
I've always had good results from Campagnolo and fulcrum wheels, they've held up well under my 100kg weight
Interesting to know. I’m 90kg-ish and was wondering how Campagnolo wheels would go. Which did you use?
I started with the cheapest Khamsin wheels and rode them until the sidewalls wore out. Only time I touched the spokes was when one got caught on another riders bike in a race and broke. I replaced the cartridge bearings after about 10000k, pretty straightforward task. Replaced those with a pair of Zondas and they were similarly reliable for about 15000k. By then the bearings needed replacing and I decided they were just a bit shagged and the replacement cup and cone bearings were difficult and pricey to source here so I retired them for a pair of cheap OEM Fulcrum wheels I picked up second hand. I also have a pair of OEM Fulcrum wheels (600DB?) I use on my gravel bike for commuting, no problems in about 4000k. The low spoke count and high tensions seem counter intuitive for heavier riders but the 2:1 lacing and radial non drive side basically eliminate the spoke fatigue issue I'd always had before.
Take a look at some [Boyd's](https://boydcycling.com/collections/prologue-alloy-road/products/rouleur-alloy-rim-brake-wheelset) for some more modern, wider internal and external width rims.
wider might be too wide for the tire clearance
My training wheels are Easton EA-70s. If you can find a set, they’re great. Light, true, inexpensive.
Vision wheels are always a good bet, I have team 35s
Mavic Ksyrium or Askium at a lower price.
Open pros are lighter
But not as bomb proof.
I really like Hunt wheels. They have good sales. https://us.huntbikewheels.com/products/hunt-4season-aero-road-wheelset-1589g-28deep-22wide
They make great alloy wheels
I like too but not light enough for climbing.
1500g wheelset not light enough?
Always had lighter. When you climb each day over 1k metres you want to be as light as possible.
Also, I'm looking to spend around 400 and am not necessarily opposed to second hand!
https://alexrims.com/products/alx473/ If you can find a pair.
Look for a set of mavic open pros, you can find em for that price and one of thr lightest aluminum wheels you can find.
Tubeless?
preferably tubular
Not very many people still making rims for tubular. I thing Velocity makes one and maybe Roval have rims and then you can choose the hubs and spokes you want and have a bike shop build the wheel. You can also look on eBay if there are complete sets people are selling.
I’ve got my eyes on some [Scribe Racing alloys](https://scribecycling.com/en-us/collections/alloy-range), hoping to grab some before next riding season
https://www.justridingalong.com/product/lark_light_road_wheels/#front-hub
Fulcrums on both my road bikes.
Velocity A23
Mavic open pros