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https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/fulcrum-racing-6-c17-road-wheelset/rp-prod175099?gs=1&sku=sku664661&utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic-shopping

CAn't beat this for the money. Drop bolts, brake pads and all cost money and time unless you want to tinker which sounds like you do, or get the below. Tubeless for the comfort and all other benefits. https://cambriabike.com/collections/wheels/products/shimano-rs500-700c-road-wheelset.

or

https://www.performancebike.com/ritchey-zeta-comp-wheelset-black-shimano-sram-qr-x-100-qr-x-130mm-700c-622-iso-51335337002/p1354275?v=1001537

If I were doing what you are trying to accomplish, the tubeless wheels would be my choice.