Originally Posted by bikebreak

"alloy aero" is not going to be as "aero" as carbon aero
I have an alloy "aero" wheel 24mm wide and 31 deep. much better than old box section rims
my carbon aero is 29mm wide 55mm deep, and lighter too


So yes, save up for carbon aero... or make your daughter get a scholarship or a part time job and get yourself better wheels

Originally Posted by 69chevy

Have you seen the bikes posted on this site?


Most have the bars as high as the seat and make no attempts to actually get in a more aero position.


Don't be fooled in to thinking they buy ultralight stuff to go faster, they buy it because it's cool and they like high end gear.





Case in point. "world's most aero road bike"....