Renowned wheel maker Zipp has had plenty of success with its benchmark Speed Weaponry 303 tubular wheels.

The 303s are exceptionally light carbon wheels that spin well and look great on just about any bike.

Although they are not the stiffest wheels on the market, they are stiff enough to ensure you are getting reward for effort when pedaling.

Some have noted that climbing on the 303s is a great experience, and that cross winds do not tend to affect them much.

If there is a question mark over these wheels it is about their ability to take a knock. Many riders have reported their wheels breaking easily; obviously fragility is a characteristic of carbon and with that in mind these wheels will not be for everyone.

These are certainly top line racing wheels and you have to fork out a fair bit of money to secure a pair. For this reason they are recommended for racing but not for daily riding.

Specs:

Front wheels expertly built with 20 spokes
Rear 700c wheels built with 28 spokes; Rear 650c wheels built with 24 spokes
Carefully selected, ovalized, rolled stainless steel spokes
Tubular rims are monocoque molded, precision drilled and hand finished
Right in the middle is ZIPP’s proprietary lightweight, precision machined, black anodized, performance, sealed bearing hubs