Double wall rims can be made to be lower weight than single wall rims, and reducing rotating weight makes more of a difference than reducing weight elsewhere on the bike. Depending on how much lighter the new rims are, the bike might accelerate quicker. If the difference isn't really noticeable, higher quality tires paired with the new wheels should help get that upgraded feeling.
this post was submitted on 24 Oct 2023
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Got them installed. I should have weighed them before they were mounted, but they don't feel any different from before. They did buy me peace of mind, though, and I feel way more comfortable with heavier loads knowing that I'm not on 30-year-old single-walled wheels. LOL
I doubt it, it mostly gives stability to the wheels, and you'll only notice that if something fails (like you taco a wheel or something). The biggest difference should be more confidence doing drops and whatnot, but the actual ride should feel the same.