Originally Posted by
SevenTwentyNine
Aero advantages are working for the rider all the time - actually no, most of the time is more accurate - but what people fail to realize, especially casual riders like most of the people here inquiring about aero wheels, is that these "advantages" are so minuscule it's almost hard to quantify it or even justify spending $X,XXX on aero wheels to improve your performance on your club rides.
If you're getting them for the head turning & showstopper effect then please proceed, your LBS or online retailer of choice will absolutely appreciate the monetary contribution. However if you're CAT 4 or lower and think aero wheels is a missing piece in the puzzle .... then no, just no.
Ok. Let me make sure I understood you.
aero wheels provide an advantage that is so small it cannot be measured easily. Nobody understands this except for people who are Cat 3 or higher. People who don't race are especially mentally incapable of understanding this. Most of you who are reading this fall into this category. It is not worth spending $1000 or more unless you're a Cat 3 or higher. Then it is a critical missing link and becomes worth the money, even if you are a college kid who lives on Top Ramen. Thanks.