Maybe I shouldn't have mentioned wheels specifically. Seems like that distracted everybody. I realize that the Rolf Elan Vigors are stiff and should be okay. Like I said, I should have mentioned specific wheels.

It seems to me that you need different qualities in each wheel (front and back). That is, maybe a front wheel should be more aero whereas the rear wheel can be less aero (lighter) but stiffer. Also, if you have a lighter rear wheel (beacuase it's less aero) you can get the feeling that your wheels are spinning up quickly. That's a great feeling.

In addition, I know that at my racing level it's all about getting into race shape and equipment isn't as important. I completely agree.