Originally Posted by
Capocaccia
Do you see anyone using that wheel setup in a professional racing setting? No. Not on a MTB not on a road bike. This should tell you something. If the R&D departments at bike manufacturers around the world see no use in it then it obviously isnt going to help your performance.
actually, being a mtbiker who is starting to road (and not pro racing...), that's why i asked...because the seemingly similar larger front wheel set up of the TREK 69er WAS raced by folks and if you check out reviews, yes, some thought it was great for racing.
http://www.mtbr.com/cat/bikes/29er/t...7_1548crx.aspx
still, not worth the experiment since i don't have a rear 650 wheel.