New wheels, not sure where to start?
05-31-11, 02:03 PM
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New wheels, not sure where to start?
Right now I ride a '08 Trek 1.2, pro fitted. I'm mostly happy with the bike for now, but in the near future I might want to upgrade the wheels. I have Alexrims AT450, and they've held up fine so far... no broken spokes or anything of that sort, but it's a bit rough. Will better/lighter wheels give me a better and more comfortable ride? Are lighter wheels just as strong, or is there a trade off between weight and strength?
05-31-11, 02:07 PM
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If it's ride quality you're after, tires will make a bigger difference, but for wheels, a lower profile rim will make for a softer (but less aerodynamic) ride quality.
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