"For good reason, competitively priced complete bikes are often sold with lower-quality wheels. After all, experience shows that customers first look at the frame, then probably at the drivetrain—and only then at the wheels. It’s rather unusual for the purchase decision to depend largely on the wheels when buying a bike. Especially since wheels can be swapped out easily and quickly.
A new set of carbon wheels can significantly enhance riding enjoyment and reduce the bike’s weight. Here’s the math: Lightweight carbon wheels weigh between 1,400 and 1,600 grams, depending, of course, on price, manufacturer, and rim height. Standard aluminum wheels, on the other hand, weigh a good 500 to 700 grams more. If you then install lighter and faster tires, you not only save double-digit watts but also up to one kilogram in total system weight. This positive effect applies to gravel bikes and road bikes with aluminum frames as well as to carbon models."
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A new set of carbon wheels can significantly enhance riding enjoyment and reduce the bike’s weight. Here’s the math: Lightweight carbon wheels weigh between 1,400 and 1,600 grams, depending, of course, on price, manufacturer, and rim height. Standard aluminum wheels, on the other hand, weigh a good 500 to 700 grams more. If you then install lighter and faster tires, you not only save double-digit watts but also up to one kilogram in total system weight. This positive effect applies to gravel bikes and road bikes with aluminum frames as well as to carbon models."
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