Originally Posted by
scuzzo
they came with the bike.. ok, that dose not really adress my question.. for any one else... have you ever traded weight for quality... this is not about going out and have some new wheels built.. its kinda seeing if how folks prioritize, a cheaper wheel set vs a slightly heavy wheel set but much better built... of course i could have a set built... i could shell out 3K and have some litghtwheights build.. im not going to...
I think durability and reliability may better describe what you are talking about. Also, the intended use of the wheels is a primary consideration. So; to answer your question, yes I think strength and reliability are very important in an every day set of wheels. Many racers opt for heavier and more reliable wheels for training on because they ride/train a lot and the last thing they want to have to think about is their wheels. On race day, they pull out the lighter/less durable/higher performance/more expensive wheels to try and get an edge.