Fulcrum Racing 5 LGRoad Wheelset Updated with a new design, the very popular Fulcrum Racing 5 wheelset has retained the qualities that made earlier models so popular & successful but eked out more performance with some subtle tweaks. This Fulcrum Racing 5 wheelset continues to be a lightweight & durable wheelset at an affordable price Lightweight Aluminium Wheelset Whether you choose to use these Fulcrum Racing 5's for training, Sportives, or racing, you will enjoy the reliable performance that is infused with the heritage of Italian quality. Made from aluminium for enhanced strength & durability, Fulcrum's Racing 5 wheelset features an updated rear hub for enhanced spoke tension The combined weight of 1.65 kilograms is very competitive for a mid-range wheelset, but given the price-point of this Racing 5 wheelset, geared for the lower end of the market, this lightweight aluminium wheelset is mightily impressive Aluminium All-Rounder: Updated to Perform Lateral & torsional stiffness of the rear wheel has been increased through a new 20-spoke design that has been coupled with an asymmetric rear rim profile. Combined with an oversized hub & single-piece freehub body, the Fulcrum Racing 5 wheelset is updated for consistent performance The rim
Dimensions are generous, which will allow you to fit clincher tyres from 23mm to 32mm on this Fulcrum Racing 5 wheelset. The differentiated rim height (24mm at the front, 27 5mm at the rear) will optimise the balance of handling & power transmission. So, when the time comes to pick up the pace for an interval session, a sprint finish, or anything in between, you can have confidence in the knowledge that your Fulcrum Racing 5 wheelset is built to perform
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Material: Aluminium (Rim); High Grade Steel (Bearings); Stainless Steel (Spokes) Oversized hubs with flanges for blade hammer-head spokes & sealed high-quality bearings ensure smoothness The rear wheel incorporates a new single-piece body which embodies the freewheel body & pawl carrier in a single component resulting in a considerable weight reduction Fulcrum 2:1 spoke ratio on rear wheel means double the number of spokes on the drive side for greater wheel stability & enhanced power transfer in the rear wheel. 18 radial aero spokes on front wheel 20 on rear. The wheels have two oversized spokes to balance the concentration of the rim joint material during wheel rotation, Fulcrum call this Dynamic Balance The Racing 5's also have a deep upper bridge on the rim to facilitate clincher tyre fitting Included: QR skewers (front/rear) & rim tape (already fitted) Weight: 1 65kg Technical Specification: Freehub Compatibility: 9/10/11-speed Rim Height (Front): 24mm Rim Height (Rear): 27 5mm Rim Width (Inner): 17mm Rim Width (Outer): 23mm Rim Wear Indicator: Yes Spoke Count (Front): 18 Spoke Count (Rear): 20 Maximum Rider Weight: 109kg Key Technology: Two-to-One™ Spoke Ratio: Fulcrum's pioneering Two-to-One™ Spoke Ratio delivers incredible power transfer by doubling the spokes on the critical drive side of the wheels that ensure that zero energy is wasted Buy Fulcrum Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.