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Bike Wheel Set
Bike Wheel Set
What difference will the quality of wheel set make on my road bike make?

How much of a difference will the quality of wheels make on my road bike? I have a really low end wheel set on my single speed. Do you have any recommendations?

actually those kinds of numbers [60 grams translates to 480 grams] only apply to acceleration, not constant speed

at constant speed, going up a hill [or down], 60g is 60g - not much

good wheels can be more aerodynamic though, that can count a lot

though more aerodynamic usually means heavier

really good, expensive wheels are either light, or aero

if you were racing the TDF, you would have the right set for each day;s racing

wle.

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