Originally Posted by
JohnDorian
Not to steal the thread or anything, but I just checked out this link for the open pros. I compared the weight to that of my EighthInch Julian wheelset, and these are apparently a little over 3 pounds lighter!
No, that's not right.
The velomine listing incorrectly lists the front Open Pro wheel at 100 grams. You should have probably guessed that wasn't right. It's probably more like 900 grams for the front wheel, and more-or-less 1900 for the wheelset. The julian wheelset is around 2600, so yeah, 700 grams difference, or a 1.5 lbs.
That's still a considerable difference, but not "over three pounds."
You're not really missing out on much. You will maybe be able to tell a difference, but weigh is not as important for you as durability. And Open Pro / Formulas are by no means "really light". They make a strong wheel, but nowhere near what would be considered lightweight for a road wheel.