i've been obsessively reading and re-reading every road bike wheel review post both here and on other bike forums..and i'm overwhelmed. so i'll put it out there for any of you grrls who want to advise me...i'd like to replace my stock Mavic Aksium Race wheels that came on my Giant TCR C2 bike. biggest consideration is i'd like the lightest best wheel for under $300.00? typical rides about 35 miles w/hills.---i'd love to begin climbing NOT in my granny gear. I'm planning on doing some strength building weight loss... etc... (i'm 135lb, 5'6", 53 years old) but am hoping new wheels might help motivate me to climb more quickly efficiently..

best bet for the buck seems to be the Neuvation m28's with ceramic hubs on sale now. but now i'm intrigued by the custom build idea...
any advice...specifics welcomed!!