Originally Posted by
Barry2
OK I get it, lighter wheels are better. No argument from me there.
That's the reason I went for a pair of Mavic Ksyrium Elite UST (Aluminum) at a Mavic stated weight of 1520g / pair (without tires)
Cost me $410 out the door with the included Mavic TL tires and sealant.
But I don't understand the advantage of Carbon if the weight is similar ?
What am I missing?
Thanks
Barry
I think the main benefit of carbon wheels is that they can have deeper profiles without a big weight penalty. When paired with a correctly sized tire, deep section wheels can provide big aero benefits. A deep section aluminum rim would be very heavy. There may be some ride quality arguments as well, but I think it's mostly an aero thing. Plus they look pretty cool.
Those Mavics look like nice wheels. The sticker price on them is $750, so you got a good deal. My only concern with those would be that they come with 25mm tires, which is narrower than I'd prefer to ride.