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Aero wheels are faster. But 38mm isn’t very aero unless you’re running a very narrow tyre. 45-65mm with a 25/28mm tyre is pretty usable/light.
Do I need
It’s essential. Cycling is not possible otherwise. How else will you chase to draft HGVs? :-/
Bath has some very steep descents with abrupt stops/junctions/traffic. Are you on discs? Braking in carbon rims in the wet is not great. I wouldn’t want to do that through winter personally.
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Yep, discs.
Veering into 'f!@k it' territory and looking at these: https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Vel/50-RL-Carbon-Tubeless-Disc-Wheelset/QS28
And will pair with 28mm GP5000's tubeless.
Am I going to regret not going for the RSL with DT Swiss hub?
Should add I can get them for £460
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Doing more research. I don’t ride in groups that often, I do like going fast, but most of my time is spent realistically solo on long distance rides over rolling hills (around Bath). Do I need 38/50 carbon wheels or some lightweight aluminium wheels like Mavic Ksyrium? Tubeless tyres and hydraulic discs were the last two upgrades that I could really feel the benefits from, do carbon wheels feel good even if the benefits are small?