Easton Circuits or Bontrager Race Lite?
Hi everyone.
I'm new to road cycling and want to upgrade my stock wheels. I am debating between the Bontrager Race Lite Flangless and the Easton Circuits. I weigh 190 lbs but am intending to lose about 10 lbs. I want a fast wheel, that is sturdy. Other reviews about the Bontragers have scared me a bit about their strenght since I am I guess a Heavier rider, but my LBS is recommending those to me for my budget of ($400). Even though the the Easton's weigh ~ 50grams less they say the Bontrager's are faster b/c the spokes are bladed. What do you guys recommend from the above two wheels? As of now I am not doing competitive riding, mostly training (climbs and flats). Do you guys think I'm to heavy for the bontragers? And what do you guys consider better wheels? The other thing is my LBS isn't a dealer for Easton so it may be a bit more of a hastle to take care of things.
Your opinions are appreciated.