Road Bike Wheelsets - £ for kg. Where's the sweet spot?

[g7jhp]

I have a Specialized Roubaix (10 speed Shimano) which came with a Fulcrum Racing 6 wheelset.

I'm looking to upgrade to a lighter wheelset but want to get views on where the sweet spot is price v weight.

These need to be well made and durable, but light. Not interesting in aero-wheels due to cross wind and climibing.

Just looking at the Fulcrum range (as an example for £ v kg).

- Fulcrum Racing 7 LG - 1,763g @ £135 (8p per g)
- Fulcrum Racing 5 LG - 1,645g @ £185 (11p per g)
- Fulcrum Racing Quattro - 1,725g @ £225 (13p per g)
- Fulcrum Racing 3 - 1,550g @ £319 (21p per g)
- Fulcrum Racing Zero - 1,440g @ £660 (46p per g)
- Fulcrum Racing Zero Carbon - 1,358g @ £1,175 (87p per g)

What do people class light (below 1,550g)?

What weight feels noticeably lighter?

Where is the sweet spot?

Edited by g7jhp on Thursday 6th July 10:06

[g7jhp]

The guy I train with has a power meter so I can see the benefit.

I'm currently making a few minor tweeks and just looking to ride more!

Edited by g7jhp on Wednesday 5th July 10:34

[g7jhp]

Replaced the original Specialized Espoir Elite tyres with Michelin Pro 4 Endurance (but had no end of punctures and issues) and I'm now on Continental Grand Prix GP4000S II which have been great.

Looks like Racing 3 or Zondas are the sweet spot.

[g7jhp]

timnoyce said:

It's 2017, weight isn't a factor. It's ALL about the rim depth for aero, rim width (so you can get your 25mm tyre on and still reap the compliance benefits) and how awesome it looks.

So what's the optimum rim depth for to get aero but not side wind?