Race Wheels
Hed revises iconic H3
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Today, Hed officially announces a new, wider version of the historic and successful H3. Dubbed the GT3, it features optimized shaping for wider tires than the old version.
Vision Metron 55 & 81
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We review a pair of carbon wheels from Vision Tech, the 55 front and 81 rear. We tested the tubular version, but they are also available as carbon clinchers.
Renn 555 disc review
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We review the latest disc wheel from Renn Multisport – the 5ive 5ive 5ive. Available in 650 and 700c sizes and both clincher and tubular, this wheel has something for everyone.
Roval Rapide CLX 60 review
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We review the latest carbon clincher offering from Roval, the house brand for Specialized. With wide rims and DT hub internals, they are set to compete with many aftermarket wheels.
Reynolds Aero 58 and 72
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We hunkered down with a pair of Reynolds’ Aero 58 and 72 wheels for a long-term test. These wheels have a very unique design among their peers, so we were eager to learn more.
Zipp 404 650c Ride Report
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This is our detailed review of the 650c-size Zipp Firecrest 404 Carbon Clincher. We also take a look at the Michelin Pro 4 650x23c clincher tire.
Enve SES 8.9 clinchers - sneak
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We finally got our hands on a set of Enve SES 8.9 carbon clincher wheels and here is a first look at what arrived and out initial measurements.
Profile TwentyFour Series
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We review the new carbon wheels from Profile-Design, called the TwentyFour Series. They are available in two depths, and carbon clincher or tubular options.
Hed Jet 6 (650c) Ride Review
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We review our 650c test pair of Hed Jet 6 wheels after putting some miles on them. This wheel changed to wide rims for 2013, and we break some big news about the deeper Jet 9.
Mavic CXR60 C Ride Report
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In a follow-up to our in-depth technical piece on the new Mavic CXR60, we offer detailed photographs and a ride report for the clincher version of this wheel set.
Shimano 9000-series wheels
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We take a close look at the full line of 2013 Shimano Dura Ace 9000-series carbon wheels. They range from 24mm to 75mm deep, and are available in clincher or tubular.
Mavic unveils Cosmic CXR60
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This week Mavic unveiled the Cosmic CXR60 as the latest addition to the CXR Wheel-Tire System lineup that it first introduced a year ago with the Cosmic CXR80 wheels.
New disc brake Zipp 303
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Today, Zipp announced that they will sell a disc brake version of their 303 tubular and carbon clincher to the public. Will they offer other disc brake wheel options? Is there an aero advantage?
Hed releases new Jet 650c
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Hed Cycling just announced an updated version of their Jet wheels, in smaller 650c size. They now match their 700c brethren with wide aluminum rims and carbon fairings.
Zipp debuts 650c Firecrest
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We take an up-close look at the new Zipp 404 650c Firecrest carbon clincher. It shares all of the technology of its larger brethren, made in a much needed smaller size.
ENVE SES 3.4 carbon clinchers
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Today we look closer at the Smart ENVE System 3.4 carbon clinchers, a beautiful wide and shallow wheel set from the Ogden, Utah based brand.
Easton EC70 SL Review
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This is our road test and review of the new clincher wheel offering from Easton – the EC70 SL. It’s a carbon and aluminum hybrid, and sets out to be the jack of all trades for training and ...
Zipp Super-9 Carbon Clincher
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We review the 2013 Zipp Super-9 Carbon Clincher disc wheel. Claimed to be the “fastest wheel ever”, we take a close look at this new disc to find out for ourselves just how fast it is.
Lightweight Fernweg Review
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We had the pleasure of riding the new race wheels from Lightweight, called the Fernweg. They've always made light wheels, but could they be the new aero kid on the block?
Mavic Cosmic CXR80 Gallery
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We take a detailed look at the new Mavic Cosmic CXR80, which they claim to be the lowest drag tire and rim combination currently available. We now have a pair to test, and aim to find out how fast ...