What goes around, comes around, they always say; and when it comes to wheels, what goes around propels the bicycle forward.

I\’ve never bought a wheelset separately from a bicycle. If I ever need to, I\’ve got everything to learn about it. And that article is only for road bike wheels! Here\’s more info.

I\’ve learned this much from years of reading about cycling: a wheel is rotating weight. If your main interest is racing, the lighter your bicycle\’s wheels, the better; as long as you don\’t compromise durability. The general advice is to use heavier, sturdier wheels for the rigors of training; then switch to lighter-weight wheels for the event.

I also know that those deep-rimmed wheels with few and wide spokes can be very difficult to control in a strong sidewind; and that if your intent is for rough, off-road riding, it\’s better to avoid wheels that have sparse spokes.

You can get special wheels for time trialing. Some have a broad rim. Others are a full disc; another type of wheel that\’s hard to handle in a crosswind.

Spokes can be round; or they can be flatter for better aerodynamics. Spokes must be properly tightened to keep wheels in true.

My wheels had better stay true! They had better not take to spreading false rumors, because what goes around, comes around.