Originally Posted by
SeanBlader
Most everything has been covered, except for the control aspects. Gyroscopic effects of the rotational inertia on heavier wheels makes non-composite wheels more stable and resistant to angular changes. That all means a lighter wheel is twitchier to handle than a heavier one. It took me a few rides to get used to the difference and to feel like I wasn't a new on the bike again.
True. And not only that, the fact that deeper wheels that have greater inertia and therefore greater gyroscopic effects are also more susceptible to perturbation from wind gusts amplifies the handling differences.
But I think it's safe to assume a 265-lb rider has the strength to deal with that.
And the inertia to limit the impact in the first place.