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Old 10-24-11, 01:25 PM
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For areas that have flat terrain, there are some nice deeper section wheel sets that are heavier but the real bonus is the energy savings due to aerodynamic efficiency. And a lot has to do with the type of ride. In group situations where there are a lot of accelerations, heavier wheels, depending on the riders power and the amount of acceleration, may not work very well. However, cruising along solo at a constant speed may favor more rotating inertia.

For hill climbs, less weight is better. Even with the loss of the flywheel effect, the added weight will require more energy and increase climbing time.

My point was that OP may be at his optimum wheel weight with the latest purchase with his terrain. The best way to figure this out is to do some testing and see which wheelset works the best.
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