Originally Posted by 53-11_alltheway
LOL....Weight is weight. No difference from where it comes from. OK, 1 gram off the wheels is equal to 1.01 grams off the frame.
Not really what I meant.
There are other advantages to an upgraded wheelset e.g. stiffness. If weight is the primary consideration, you'll probably be able to pull more weight off the wheels and tires than you can out of an affordable crank.