Wheelsets

[Persistence]

My next upgrade to my Giant OCR 5 which I bought a month ago would be a lighter wheelset. I figured next would be a groupset and then a long save up for a better frame.

I personally like shimano - it's a mind thing, I confess, and it can definitely change since it is an emotional affair . Which brings me to my point, I would love to have three spoke grouping wheels(spokes on the wheel are grouped in three parallel to each other). I've only seen it thus far in Campagnolo. With this as background info, here is my questions I would like you to answer so I can gather insight please.

 

1) Does the parallel grouping of spokes serve a certain purpose other than just being more aerodynamic i.e can they be used for normal training/races? Or putting it differently will someone point and laugh for me using the wrong wheels?

 

2)Anyone knows if shimano has the same configuration of spokes?

 

3)Is wheelsets a good choice for upgrading next, when you weigh price vs weightsave?

 

Thanks in advance.

[Andyr249]

Wheelsets will probably give you the biggest noticable difference. A few months ago I upgrade my Bontrager Select's to Easton EA90 AERO's. Good mix of aero and lightness in my opinion. Fantastic wheels and no problems. Do some research and look at all your options.