Originally Posted by
nemeseri
So now the only remaining questions are:
* whether the wheels in the cheaper group considered as an upgrade to my current cosmos or not
* should I spend $200 much to get a hand-built HOOPS / Flo 30 / Elite S
* which wheel is the best for climbing.
Yes, Cosmos are pretty heavy (~1900g?). At your weight, you can go lighter and will feel a difference. But you've got a few on your list pushing 1700g., those better have nice hubs and/or some aero advantages for this to be worth it.
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