Originally Posted by
operator
This is absolutely not true. The stiffness of a wheel is of very large importance to racers and is very noticeable during cornering. There was a discernable difference between running straight gauge spokes and bladed spokes on the exact same hub/rims.
I respect you and your experience, so it's only because of that that I'll consider that you might be right. I'd have to see something scientific to back it up. The placebo effect is very strong, even on racers.