Originally Posted by
smashndash
It’s not just about the amount of flex. It’s also about how much energy gets lost in the flex. The alloy rims feel better for that reason. Wheels do matter:
I’m not sure how you could possibly argue that wheel construction doesn’t affect ride feel whatsoever.
The flex is lateral, so what does that matter for road feel? I mean, yeah, I certainly don't want my wheels flexing and hitting my brake pads when I sprint or something, but that doesn't change the feel of my bike in any way.
It's pretty easy.