Back from a week-end trip with voluntary ban on internet access. First of all, I really want to thank everyone that took the time to read and reply to my post(s). You have all provided me with valuable information as a relative newcomer to the sport.
thanks to everyone that chimed in with wheel replacement recommendations. They are pretty much in line with the people I have spoken to personally (probably due to the reputation of the products). It appears that carbon clinchers are definitely something that I am probably not suited for at this time. That is good to know. Perhaps with more experience I can jump into the tubular bandwagon but at this time I like to have the user friendliness and versatility of clinchers.
Also thanks to the people that took the time to offer advice on descent technique, tire pressure recommendations, issues for lightweight riders like myself regarding deep section wheels, etc. This was more than I could have ever hoped for when I initially posted.
I really do only have an issue with the front wheel (due to the high profile failure/recall history) when on long steep descents with gusts of wind. Though it very much appears that getting thrown around a bit in this scenario will happen no matter what wheel set I use from your posts. Other than that the wheels are fine, though perhaps I will replace the front wheel with something that I know has not had any high profile failure history on the days with long steep descents. This is just for the psychological aspect of it, I want/need to be confident in the equipment. I can keep the front R-Sys wheel and use it just about any other day I'm not coming down in upwards of 30mph.
First of all though, I will take your suggestions to relax on the descents and don't freak out about being moved around by the wind as well as your recommendations on tire pressure.
I've said it many times already in this post but thanks again to all of you for your valuable input. You all rock!
Last edited by omarcastz; 07-28-14 at 01:50 PM.