Originally Posted by wearyourtruth
how significant is the weight difference between deep v's and other rims (say, open pros)?
Probably about 3-4 ounces per wheel all else being equal, so half a pound for both.
Originally Posted by Gyeswho
ummmm its kinda noticable. put it this way when i was changing my tires i pick up the front wheel with the deep v on it and the rear has an open pro. it was noticable that the deep v was heavier and it was the front wheel without a cog on it. so its nothing really too serious tho but noticable. the trade off for the weight is a stronger wheel tho plus asthetics which is kinda nice but then again i just put my foot in my mouth cuz im complainin about a couple oz. what a wuss i am lol.
If an open pro is good for the rear it should be fine for the front. generally speaking the more durable wheel is for the back, because the back takes a disproportionate amount of the rider weight. That's why you often see a higher spoke count on the rear wheel. OPs are great, and can take a beating in a well built wheel. If it were me I'd run open pros front and rear. Rotatiing mass is the most noticeable, especially when accelerating, so a few ounces lost in the wheels makes a more significant difference when riding than the same few ounces lost from the saddle or frame or what have you.