[Closed] Is it low weight or stiffness that make carbon wheels better?

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zelak999

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Now there doesn't seem a great deal of difference in weight with the latest aluminium rims, I am wondering if it is the slightly lower weight or stiffness that make carbon wheels better/easier to pick up and keep speed?
Are there any interesting non roadie based articles to read on this?

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