I, too, read about how big and heavy the V13 is. And this isn't an understatement. Any sort of handling of the wheel outside of riding it is a pain. Even just standing still with it (at a traffic light, for example) is cumbersome. Loading and unloading it from a car is a hassle. Once you're riding though, the V13 is pure bliss. Wow, what a wheel! Buttery smooth motor, with plenty of torque, it's extremely stable at high speeds, has great suspension (once you take the time to dial it in), and is surprisingly nimble for how big it is. I initially was going to buy an S22, but as a slightly older rider, I realized that the two most important things to me are BUILD QUALITY and SAFETY. Nothing matches the V13 when it comes to those aspects. The build quality is spectacular, and there are a plethora of safety measures DESIGNED INTO the wheel (not simply added after the fact). The fact that it has exceptional, top-of-the-line performance is icing on the cake. If you're looking for a performance wheel with impeccable build quality and safety features, and don't mind dealing with the fact that it is a HEAVY wheel, I would HIGHLY recommend the V13 as your next wheel purchase!