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Quote Originally Posted by Jean_TZ View Post
I recently replaced the Mavic wheels on my 2011 Ruby Elite with Shimano RS81 C24 wheels and noticed an improvement in handling as well as acceleration.

Given that you are a female cyclist, you too will probably notice a decrease in wheel weight. If the weight reduction is meaningful, it should be noticeably easier to accelerate (e.g., taking off from a stop or accelerating into a gust of wind, or going up a hill).

You don't necessarily have to spend lots of money to get a set of light wheels. On the "BikeForums" and "RoadBikeReview" web sites you can find lots of suggestions for light road wheels. (Among the least expensive and most talked about are the Vuelta wheelsets.)
Oh, that's good to know! I have to admit, that when I rode my Ruby for the first time (yesterday), I couldn't believe how hill climbing was so much easier than on my Sirrus. I can only imagine what it will be like to get lighter wheels. I certainly will take your advice by researching on the two websites you suggested. I have surgery next week, so my cycling days will be numbered until I recover. I just love this bike!

Thank you for your wonderful advice. Everyone who responded has convinced me to upgrade my wheel set.