Originally Posted by
bet1216
I agree if you going to compare it to something like an 808. I have an 808 rear for my TT bike and I guess I really don't consider it an option for a road bike under general riding conditions. I don't know anyone that rides something like an 808 on anything except time trialing and track. The 808 is not a fun wheel on big climbs that is for sure (well actually neither is a TT bike
).
I have seen crit. specialists ride them on fast open courses. I would hate to have to accelerate them on a tight course.