$1270 to save 1/2 lb at the rim?
Would you spend $1270 for new wheels to save 223 grams (7.87 oz) if all the weight savings were at the rim?
The new wheels would be exactly the same as the existing wheels except for much lighter rims. Assume for now that the hubs, spokes, nipples, tires and tubes are already as light as they can go.
The bike flies and I've no need for new wheels. This would be a luxury purchase.
Wheels would be built by ProWheelBuilder and come with 2 year warranty and lifetime 25% off crash replacement. I could probably sell the existing wheels for a couple hundred.
This is on a sub 16 lb bike.
-Tim-