Originally Posted by
Jed19
People forget about the "fun factor" when implying that only "racers" should ride carbon deep-dish wheels. On a typical ride, I can choose between seven wheelsets, but my favorite by far (when there are no wind gusts) is my Shimano C50. And I do not race. Those Shimanos have the perfect combination of stiffness and hub efficiency for me.
If it won't be a financial drag, then there is nothing wrong with buying carbon deep-dish wheels.
You only live once!
Right. Speed is speed whether it's training, racing, doing a club ride, or just having fun.