Originally Posted by
kmart
Any suggestions for lightweight track wheels? I don't understand the abundance of > 2000g track wheelsets when it seems like they should be lighter because of the lack of a freehub.
i'm not a track racer, but as i understand it the real value in lightweight wheels is felt during accelerations and climbs. it seems like most track wheels place stiffness as top priority.
i don't find formulas unreasonably heavy, and could be built with the right spokes and rim into a reasonably light rear wheel. for the money i'd think a light road wheel would be your best bet up front.