Originally Posted by
bartek.
I heard from elite sprinters that the new IO RIO is as stiff as the old version and is lighter that makes a way better handling especially for match sprinting. Same speed at the end. All of them say that since day one the new IO has feeling of a better wheel than the old one.
I have never ridden 808 however I don't believe it can be as stiff as 5-stroke wheel. It's faster though (same as HED GT3 which is not as stiff as iO). There is some data about it.
I've taken the liberty of highlighting all of the issues with your opinion of 808 vs IO
The 808 TRACK (not Road) has 20 214mm radial laced SapimŽ CX-Ray bladed spokes laced to a high-flange rim. It's very stiff. It weighs 860g. The IO weighs 750g. So, it's only 110g heavier. BTW, the IO isn't lighter than before. It was 750 before the Rio edition.
So, yes, the only downside is +110g heavier. We are talking about a $4000USD wheel or a $1100USD wheel that weighs 110g more. That $2900 can go a long way to save 110g somewhere else. Or I can put the fork down for a sec and save 110g that way!
