Originally Posted by
StanSeven
Lots of data out there showing aero wheels provide much greater advantages. Take a look at the CGN video for example. Their tests shows a 2 km difference at 250 watts. Now I know most people don’t routinely ride at 250 watts but lots of other data shows pretty significant gains at much less output.
Sure they are valuable and obviously faster. But, compared with some other factors like size of rider, etc. it can be minimal. If a 200 lb guy wearing a cheap helmet, with a saddlebag and hooded tee shirt thinks he is going to get fast because of wheels, he is delusional.
Yes, I'm over weight, so I know that getting aero carbon wheels isn't going to make up for me losing 30 lbs.