Originally Posted by DannoXYZ

Well, it depends upon what kind of measurable results you're trying to achieve? Lighter doesn't necessarily mean better. If you are a racer where your paycheque depends upon finish results, then perhaps lighter may help you bring home the bacon. But for $250, the lightness it buys will require stopwatches and precise testing regimens to document the improvements in performance.

For a lot of non-professionals, the $250 may be best spent on insurance type of upgrades. Stronger heavier wheels and touring tyres may help you save time and expense at the shoppe in repairs down the road. Perhaps some lighting would be an area where that money may make a bigger impact.