On Mar 30, 11:59 am, trek610 <tspin...@gmail.com> wrote: > I realize the gain in speed by > the wheelset will be minimal with the pig iron bike I am riding, but I need > all the help I can get :-).
a lighter wheelset can make things feel a little more lively (and that counts!), but i agree that any gains will be minimal. you might be able to drop a pound or so with tires/tubes and another pound and change with wheels - but that will definitely come at a cost if you're trying to shave serious weight. the only time i really notice light wheels is during aggressive acceleration and fast climbing, which hasn't been a factor in any brevet i've ridden. and at mile 100+, i don't care what wheels i'm on. but, if you're looking to shed some weight off the bike, the wheels are a good place to do it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
