The giant 29er wheels weigh about 2350g, which in case you haven't worked out, is shedloads.
1800g would typically be a solid but light enough everyday wheelset eg decent hubs to arch rims with comp spokes.
1700g is getting pretty light
1600g is bordering on race day only, or solid everyday wheels with very exxy parts
1500g is getting nuts
1400g is either very big $$ or getting sketchy
many people build up wheels that are far too light for them, or get really light rims (like crests) but use heavy spokes, when in reality they'd be better off using a heavier rim, since they're not willing to fork out $$ for bladed spokes.
Don't get AC wheels, they're shite. Light though. Cheaper, almost as light and far more durable can be had with a set of hand laced wheels.
1800g would typically be a solid but light enough everyday wheelset eg decent hubs to arch rims with comp spokes.
1700g is getting pretty light
1600g is bordering on race day only, or solid everyday wheels with very exxy parts
1500g is getting nuts
1400g is either very big $$ or getting sketchy
many people build up wheels that are far too light for them, or get really light rims (like crests) but use heavy spokes, when in reality they'd be better off using a heavier rim, since they're not willing to fork out $$ for bladed spokes.
Don't get AC wheels, they're shite. Light though. Cheaper, almost as light and far more durable can be had with a set of hand laced wheels.