Old 08-29-06 | 09:12 AM
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Bikes: '03 Marin Mill Valley, '02 Eddy Merckx Corsa 0.1, '12 Giant Defy Advance, '20 Giant Revolt 1, '20 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1, some random 6KU fixie

You are constantly accelerating the bike as there is always friction and wind resistance slowing you down so it is always a benefit over a heavier wheel of the same design. The issue comes when you are looking at a slightly heavier but more aero wheel. Since aero drag is such a significant effect in acceleration the more aero wheel will be a greater benefit...but if you can get a light AND aero wheel then you are in buisness.
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