I've been doing some mileage on a set of Mavic Cosmic Carbone SL, 2009 edition. These are basically aluminum rims with carbon fairings.
So far, basically same tires, same tubes, I feel like I'm working harder to turn these things than I was with a set of Mavic Ksyrium elites. I know the weight of the two is nearly identical. But I'll be damned if the aero wheels don't feel like more work.
Anyone else have the same experience. Would I notice any difference at all in a higher end 50mm set of pure carbon wheels? Perhaps in a sew-up rather than clincher?
So far, basically same tires, same tubes, I feel like I'm working harder to turn these things than I was with a set of Mavic Ksyrium elites. I know the weight of the two is nearly identical. But I'll be damned if the aero wheels don't feel like more work.
Anyone else have the same experience. Would I notice any difference at all in a higher end 50mm set of pure carbon wheels? Perhaps in a sew-up rather than clincher?