“The wheel is the interface between the bike and the ground,” says Ian Baldwin, service manager at Bio Wheels in Asheville, N.C. “You’ll notice the biggest difference in how your bike rides by upgrading your wheel set. Get nicer wheels and you’ll get a stiffer, smoother rolling bike. You’ll actually notice that pedaling is a little easier.”
Upgrading to an entry-level racing wheel set will offer a noticeable difference in performance. Check out Mavic’s Crossride Wheelset, which are super light (under 2000 grams for the pair) and stiff (thanks to a new rim profile for ‘09) for only $220.
