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Old 06-06-12 | 11:19 AM
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njkayaker
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From: Far beyond the pale horizon.
Originally Posted by LowCel
Other than tires, tubes, rim, nipples, and part of the spokes it has the highest rotating mass of anything on the bike.
So?

The "1 pound off the wheels = 2 pounds off the bike" rule does appear to accurate (the extra cost appears to be much less).

Speed play cleats are heavy.

http://www.training4cyclists.com/buy...ts-and-prices/

What sort of "especially true" performance benefit do you expect with 158 less grams (taking into account all the other weight that is rotating with the pedals)?

Last edited by njkayaker; 06-06-12 at 11:29 AM. Reason: Got the numbers in the "rule" backwards.
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