Originally Posted by
canam73
The speed for what?
Aerodynamics don't suddenly "kick in".
the speed at which "they" don't think it's silly to ride carbon. As you go faster, you do save more watts, but you theoretically get a benefit at any speed.
I know someone with a high end bike with carbon wheels who rides with the slow group at 15-16 mph. Some people think it's silly, but she loves her bike and she's got the money. A cat 1 or pro racer might look at me thinking it's just as silly to ride carbon wheels for a TT averaging 25 miles an hour. They would be right.
With few exceptions, we buy all the cool stuff because it's a hobby and we like nice gear. I love my 404's and I ride them all the time. I know they provide significant aero benefits at speed, but my favorite thing about them is the sound carbon makes. The sound of a big pack of guys riding carbon wheels is pretty awesome.