Originally Posted by
FlashBazbo
If your solo speed is similar to that of 99%+ of cyclists, "aero" wheels will offer no real benefit for you (except the poseur benefit, of course). You've got to be turning higher-than-enthusiast-level speeds before aero rims will have even that tiny 1st place vs. 2nd place benefit they claim. Light wheels benefit everyone. "Aero" wheels are for the already fast (and poseurs).
Clearly you've never bothered to actually do the analysis. Run the numbers and you'll see that aero wheels provide the same benefit at all riding speeds while lower weight only helps under a fraction of riding conditions and hurts in many.