Quote Originally Posted by Catriona View Post
I can't say I'm a super fast cornerer, but I'm quite happy descending fast.

I don't notice any difference with the carbon bars in terms of handling, they do soak up vibrations and make my wrists happier.

I use the fsa k-wings and like the flat area.

As for carbon wheels... My spinergy rev-x's soak up vibrations and chip seal like nothing on earth... the bike comparatively feels heavy I guess you would say, the wheels are heavier than my others... but I'm fast on them I don't corner hard on them and try to take it somewhat easy 'cause you hear tons of horror stories about those wheels... but they do warp if you corner them hard (the bf has done it on them... pushes the rim into the brake pads).

I don't notice shimming vibrations on descents... I do gain a ton of speed downhill with the wheels. They're a bit freaky on a windy day or if a big truck passes me.
Thanks, Catriona. That's exactly what I was looking for. I have also considered getting carbon for wheels, besides my bar. When I got my new bike, that change in itself was enough. My stock wheels are Reynolds Solitudes. Good alum clincher, w/semi-aero rim. I too can tell the diff in the wind overall. Part is the whole bike is lighter. Part is the semi-aero wheels. But, seems like that got better towards end of season, from completely freaking out I would get blown over at the start. The lbs offered to do a change upgrade to Reynolds Attacks w/carbon. Now, along with my carbon bar, I'm wishing I would have. Unfortunately they chip-n-sealed more of my fav riding roads. So, my vote is, let the carbon soak up as much as possible.

Any more ops, bring em on.