Originally Posted by
cedricbosch
Well the reason I'm not afraid of wrecking them in a road race is because there are significantly less crashes in road races than in criteriums.
The 404's are usually used for their aerodynamic qualities, which are, IMO, more important in road races. Do they make a big difference in crits?
What makes you think this?
I dont follow your logic. How many crashes does it take to butcher your wheels? Do you think a 30 mph crash in a crit will damage your wheels more than a 30 mph crash in a RR?
Why would aerodynamics matter more in a RR than a crit? Racing, regardless of type of race are about making a bicycle go fast. More aero usually = faster. Race your good stuff, that's why you have it.