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Hi - I am a CAT 4 racer who races on clinchers. I currently run an FSA RD 60 clincher wheelset which is about 2000g without skewers or tires.

I'm debating the benefits of getting a lighter pair (say 1600 grams). Will shaving off nearly a pound in rotational mass give a noticeable difference in races?

According to some online calculators - the weight difference would not make that much difference if it was, say - a time trial, since there's very little extra inertia needed to keep the bike moving, once it's going. But, with Cyclocross - with all that stop and go action and climbing hills - what do you think?

Also - any good clincher recommendations would be appreciated as well.

Thanks in advance.