Originally Posted by
rushbikes
If you're taking 3 pounds out of the wheels (aka unsprung mass), you'll notice the difference in how the bike feels and performs. It'll have more of a racy/rocket ship feel to it.
If the weight is coming off the frames or components (aka sprung mass), you're not going to notice much of a difference at all.
Just wondering, if looking to upgrade should I upgrade the wheels or the frame? I've always gotten recommendations to get the frame I want first.