Not sure where this conversation is going or has gone, but I will attempt to explain a few things. First, the reason I wanted to start with some small items to lighten my bike is that I have a one man business that is seasonal. This is not my good season, so I can only afford small stuff at this time. Wheels are expensive and must wait for better cash flow. I did not dismiss anyone about the importance of wheels, I simply must wait for better times.

Not sure where the stuff about the rider's weight became the subject or why. If you want to discuss your weight I am sure there is a post for that somewhere. I do not mind discussing weight, but the bike was the subject. Also, I do believe 5 pounds off the bike is more important for performance than 5 pounds off the rider. Thirty pounds off the rider might be a different situation, but not the subject here.

A relevant questions concerns rotating weight, the wheels and tires, vs non rotating weight. Is there is significant difference?