Pretty much from the GRS POV, but especially valid for mtb'ing. In this article, a bunch of geeks and geek-wannabees throw around some numbers and generally arrive at the conclusion that lightweight wheels aren't the answer they're often made out to be. Sorta like RBT except the responses are selected and have less interpersonal vendettas involved. Of course, with MTBs, wheel sturdiness can seem to be a bigger issue than it would be for roadies. This, too, may be somewhat incorrect as tire pressures are significantly lower on MTBs and roadie wheels do, in my experience, encounter uneven pavement, potholes, curbs, car bumpers, etc ad nauseam. Not to mention the longer spoke lengths and everything else involved.... Enough. Here. Read it and embrace the gray area.
Pretty much from the GRS POV, but especially valid for mtb'ing. In this article, a bunch of geeks and geek-wannabees throw around some numbers and generally arrive at the conclusion that lightweight wheels aren't the answer they're often made out to be. Sorta like RBT except the responses are selected and have less interpersonal vendettas involved. Of course, with MTBs, wheel sturdiness can seem to be a bigger issue than it would be for roadies. This, too, may be somewhat incorrect as tire pressures are significantly lower on MTBs and roadie wheels do, in my experience, encounter uneven pavement, potholes, curbs, car bumpers, etc ad nauseam. Not to mention the longer spoke lengths and everything else involved.... Enough. Here. Read it and embrace the gray area.
Pretty much from the GRS POV, but especially valid for mtb'ing. In this article, a bunch of geeks and geek-wannabees throw around some numbers and generally arrive at the conclusion that lightweight wheels aren't the answer they're often made out to be. Sorta like RBT except the responses are selected and have less interpersonal vendettas involved. Of course, with MTBs, wheel sturdiness can seem to be a bigger issue than it would be for roadies. This, too, may be somewhat incorrect as tire pressures are significantly lower on MTBs and roadie wheels do, in my experience, encounter uneven pavement, potholes, curbs, car bumpers, etc ad nauseam. Not to mention the longer spoke lengths and everything else involved.... Enough. Here. Read it and embrace the gray area.
