HED3 / HED 3 questions

hippy If these are true and I've not done enough research to know, they are used by TTers because:

HED3's superior aerodynamics outweighs their weight handicap.

Cheers for the input, any info much appreciated.

Is 820g for a front clincher and 1030g for a rear clincher heavy ? (this is not a rhetorical question) - if these are coming in at 1850g for the pair - what would be a lightweight wheelset weight that are not overly fragile, 1300g ? 1500g ?

Hed say on there own website (not an independent source of information by an measure):

"The distinctive three-spoke configuration of the H3 has given it more Tour de France top 10 TT finishes than any other wheel in the last 10 years"

They also make claims as to the stiffness:

"As a rear, the outstanding stiffness of the the wheel provides optimum power transfer."

Again I am aware that they are unlikely to put in bold type: "These bullshit plastic wheels are like riding on dustbin lids" - but my default position is to assume HED are not out and out liars anymore than any other manufacturer. (?)

hippy
Durability doesn't really come into play when they are only used for a few hours at a time.

Outside of this scenario, are there durability issues you are aware of with the HEDs ?

hippy
Ride feel surely isn't that much of a factor when you are stretched out into an uncomfrtable position, etc for an hour.

Same question, outside of this scenario, are there ride feel issues you are aware of with the HEDs ?

hippy
Cost - well you can train or you can buy speed. One is easy and expensive the other is hard and cheap.

Of course I would reply you can train and buy speed. But I am not asking about cost or ethics.

hippy
Your likelihood of crashing in a TT is much, much less than a mass start race.

Great !?

hippy
If you are looking for justification to use these on a street bike or a bike used for mass start events I'm not gonna give you any. I'd use this wheel for TTs and TTs alone.

You misunderstand me, I am not trying to justify anything, just gathering information.