A long term test by Vital MTB on the new Santa Cruz Reserve wheels highlights all the salient points regarding carbon wheel ownership.

There have been many reasons carbon hoops do not suit every rider but through modern design, engineering, testing, an attractive pricing structure and a warranty that is currently unmatched in the industry, those clever folks at Santa Cruz have helped to dramatically reduce any thoughts you had on why not to purchase new carbon wheels.
Put simply in the words of Ferris Bueller, “If you have the means, I highly recommend picking some up .”