Originally Posted by
Duke of Kent
Don't know about you, but a couple of tenths of a MPH is kind of a big deal to me in certain situations. Gaining .5mph, in the right wind conditions, is feasible.
Something I don't think you're taking into account is the depth of the rims, and the fact that a lot of lighter wheels out there have deep carbon rims. Deeper rims are generally what makes a wheel faster (gross generalization, obviously).
it'd definitely be cool. but...most of my riding will be for fitness. i'll ride with friends, go on group/club rides, or go ride by myself. i'll do some charity rides. aside from that...i'll probably enter maybe a half dozen or less races a year and maybe 1-3 triathlons. and in competitions...i certainly won't be anywhere near pro level...and i probably won't even be in contention to win these local races...i'll be racing against my personal best/personal record.
so...since i won't ever be a podium cyclist...i'm very much on the fence about spending $2K for ligher wheels...and countless more K on saving weight elsewhere...