@Hydra: Are you sure the plastic wheel is lighter? I thought it was the opposite but I may be wrong. Another disadvantage of plastic wheel is its slightly higher wind resistance, especially in the side wind situations.
@Guest: I wonder why distributors wanted to block selling plastic wheels. Do they actually believe many Strida owners would gladly buy a new bike just to have those wheels? That’s pretty short-sighted. There are pitifully few options when it comes to Strida customization, and that’s one reason frequently cited by Strida bashers. Distributors should encourage the development of more accessories and upgrades not to hinder it! Now I can’t help suspect if they have been blocking the release of Speed Drive kit too.