23mm vs 60mm profile wheel

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novetan

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My current wheel is 23mm profile. I intend to change to 60mm profile that matches my bike colour. However, understand such wheel is not for climbing. Both wheel may not of the same weight but let say abt 400g different (either way). I know diff. in wt is not a big deal. I was told that the 60mm profile will only benefit if speed exceed 40km/hr. Is that true?

Is there any test that shows the comparison between these 2 types of wheel over the mileage lost on flat or slope? Is it significant or minute. I’m not into racing but find the profile wheel colour very matching.
 
Some body pointed me to sites which calculated TT info for aero benefits. Its probably quite significant if you are TT'ing but insignificant, if you're not any benefits will probably be outweighed by handling problems.
 
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