Originally Posted by wrr1020

I disagree here, just because OP is a casual rider and doesn't race doesn't mean he won't see a difference in a quality set of wheels. Stiffness while climbing, spin up speed from a dead spot, hub quality, how aero wheels are at speed are all categories you should notice a difference in depending on what kind of wheels you get. Maybe you don't feel a difference between a set of Forte wheels and some Williams carbon clinchers or any other higher end wheel for example but high chances most will, racer or not.