Buying a new road bike soon and i'm pretty comfortable with most of the components that come on the bike. One issue i'm still debating is how to know which wheelset gives the most bang for the buck? I'm getting a Specialized Roubaix and depending on which level I get they come with either Alex ALX290's or Shimano WH-R540 wheelsets. Are either of these significantly better at any one aspect of riding, or will I really not see much of a difference between either? The Alex are 20/24 hole, with the Shimano being 16 hole. What effect, if any does that have (strength, weight, etc)?
I mostly take 20-50 mile weekend rides, but also plan to do some longer event rides down teh road. Thanks in advance for any help!
I mostly take 20-50 mile weekend rides, but also plan to do some longer event rides down teh road. Thanks in advance for any help!