| Actually in my experience that is the only time you really feel the difference.
its not really until a significant centrifugal force is developed that the reduced weght of carbon or magnesium rims can be said to be a benifit in terms of better handling (less upsprung weight) or better turning in of the bike.
But, I stand by my statement, IMO you'll probably not spend money on a better performance part that makes a bigger gain £ for £ (once above 80mph).
At the end of the day, a 5mph faster corner speed on the track gives far quicker lap time than 10bhp in the engine department. Light weight wheels will give faster turning which equates to more ground clearance and less lean angle because the bike goes from upright to full lean quicker. This means that you can corner faster for the same lean angle and ground clearance when compared to the same bike with the heavier wheels.
not sure how well I explained that, but I know what I mean. |