Originally Posted by
loimpact
I wonder where the break point is for cost/advantage on a nice alum wheelset vs carbon.
What about some Ksyriums vs a $1K (or even $700) carbon wheelset??
Or are the carbon wheels technically always more efficient? (notice I didn't say "better")
I suspect that for the large majority of people a GOOD aluminum wheelset is better than an equivalent priced carbon wheelset. I also suspect that the crossover from AL being the better option vs a Carbon wheel is going to be around $12-1400, beyond that carbon is likely the better choice. in the sub$1000 price range I'd take a good AL wheel over carbon every day even though my heart really wants carbon my head would still get in the way of that decision.
just my .02