Wanted: Aerospoke

Let's not be patronising James, I study aerodynamics, and actually, as far as the spokes are concerned, it IS as simple as using symmetrical aerofoils. Where it gets complex is the interaction between the flow coming around the rim and meeting the spokes. I don't understand the dynamics, and judging by your comment:

nor do you. As far 'tests' backing it up go, if you mean the page hippy linked to, these are not exactly clear. And even so, if you'd looked properly, you'd see that the aerospoke's performance is far from 'shit'. So, let's agree to disagree for now.

Or you'll get some of this:
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Well I wasn't intending to be patronising, but then again its always difficult to understand how something is being conveyed on the internet, if I was going to buy an aerodynamic wheel I would buy a HED3 most likely because it is as close as you can get to a disc wheel whilst still being able to retain control of the bike, I mean lets face it who here really buys "Le Spok" because its aerodynamic.
You're right I don't understand the complex dynamics that come into play at high speed with these "aero" wheels anymore than you do, but what I do know is what I see being used by track riders and what test results say, when it comes down to it Aerospokes are heavy, which means increased rotational mass, and not as efficient at reducing drag/improving aerodynamics as similarly priced or indeed slightly more expensive "aero wheels". A lot of people buy them purely for aesthetic reasons, I can understand wanting something that looks nice, but I can never understand sacrificing capability for looks.