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If you’re looking for strong aluminum wheels check out the offerings from Spank. If you’re in the market for carbon then I don’t think you can do better than We Are One Composites. I have a set of their Union rims that I have thrashed for almost 2 seasons. They’ve survived some brutal rim strikes. I haven’t had to touch a single spoke. They start at a very reasonable $1400 with I9 101 hubs and a lifetime warranty. Also consider running an insert at least in the rear wheel to protect your investment.
I can’t speak to the TRS cassette, but I’ve had nothing but trouble with the 9-46 TRS Race cassette my bike came speced with. Long story short, I’m on my 3rd cassette in 14 months and the warranty process has been slow and painful. Each time has been for early wear on the bigger rings resulting in the chain slipping under power. I imagine the wear would be better on the TRS cassette since the materials are geared more toward durability than weight. But even durability concerns aside, the shifts just aren’t as smooth as the GX and XT cassettes I’ve ridden. I would echo other recs to opt for a swap to GX and go to a 34 ring.
