Wind, rider weight, & spokes

[Miranda]

OK... thx for that feedback thus far. I have not really geeked out all the aspects of the wheels in making the decision. Thus, I'm still in the gathering info/education mode. But, talk to a bit more about the rim depth issue if anyone pops back on that mentioned it, or knows. (Later today, I will ask Mr. Google and Sheldon too... and my lbs of course that's pending the sale)

Off the top of my head, I'm guessing: deeper rims = more stability?

That is also a good point about where you are riding. My routes are in the rual county areas. Think MidWest open farm fields... corn, beans, and wheat (tall corn near harvest time does break some wind). I try to pick routes that are less car traveled. Sometimes I have to travel the busy ones to get to a dead quite road though. On the rual roads, the average speed limit for cars is 45-55mph (not counting road rage bike hating speed demons). The shoulder is not rideable to get off on the road bike tires (loose gravel/field dirt run off etc.). Basically, I just try to hold my line as straight at possible and pray as the cars pass. Thus, why I'm geeking out my wheels a bit more.

I know lots of peeps ride the bladed spokes. Just like some of you smaller ladies have posted do it. Sounds like the rim is the bigger factor.

EDIT ADD: Also, I have heard that the blades are noisey? Any ops?