Old 02-09-13 | 08:35 PM
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HillRider
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Bikes: '96 Litespeed Catalyst, '05 Litespeed Firenze, '06 Litespeed Tuscany, '20 Surly Midnight Special, All are 3x10. It is hilly around here!

Deep section wheels allow reduced spoke counts since the rim provides the rigidity that the fewer spokes give up. The weight savings from that is minimal and overall the wheels will be heavier but look "cooler". Aerodynamics are their main advantage but, as FB noted, the benefits are mostly at higher speeds.
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