DT Swiss and Fulcrum carbon clincher wheels for road, triathlon, XC cycling
Both Canadian Cycling Magazine and Triathlon Magazine Canada published their Buyer’s Guides for 2013, and wheel reviewers were impressed by the quality-to-price offerings from, among others, DT Swiss and Italy’s Fulcrum Wheels.
Fulcrum Red Metal 1 XL in Canadian Cycling Magazine:
“With its weight-reducing milled rim surfaces, lightweight large-diameter straight-pull aluminum spokes and oversize hub construction, the Red Metal 1 XL wheels deliver excellent acceleration and exceptional durability. With their tubeless tire compatibility, this wheelset is well suited for spirited XC rides over almost any terrain.”
Price: $1000* pair
Weight: 1750g
Specifications: Red Metal 1 XL on fulcrumwheels.com
Fulcrum Racing Quattro in Triathlon Magazine Canada:
“These aero clincher wheels offer lots of high-end features normally seen in much more expensive wheelsets. The stainless steel spokes (front uses 16 radial spokes while there are 21 in the rear) fit into a durable sealed cartridge bearing hub with a Mega Drive hub oflange for excellent power transfer. You get a lightweight performing wheel for a great price.”
Price: $550* pair
Weight: 1730g
Specifications: Fulcrum Racing Quattro on fulcrumwheels.com
DT Swiss RC 46 C in Triathlon Magazine Canada:
“The RC 46 wheels are a great way for anyone to upgrade their everyday training wheelset to a comfortable but stiff carbon aero clincher wheel alternative at a reasonable price. Perfectly fine for everyday mixed terrain training or long-duration racing, it features a stiff 46 mm carbon rim, bladed DT Aerolite spokes and top quality hubs with the DT Swiss Ratchet System (high load capacity, reliability and no tool maintenance). The 1,523 g wheels have a price tag of $4,500, and come in 20-hole radial fronts (the spokes don’t cross each other) while the rear wheels are 24-hole, two cross.”
Price: $1125* (front), $1375* (rear)
Weight: 692g (front), 831g (rear)
Specifications: DT Swiss RC 46C on dtswiss.com
DT Swiss RRC 32 Dicut C in Canadian Cycling Magazine:
“Weighing in at just 1,350 g, the RR C 32 Dicut C clincher wheelset is ideal for competitive rides and extended climbing. The aerodynamic carbon-fibre rims are light and RRC stiff while the Dicut hubs and their straight-pull lacing further reduce weight without compromising strength or durability.”
Price: $1925* (front), $2325* (rear)
Weight: 770g (front), 880g (rear)
Specifications: DT Swiss RRC 32 Dicut C on dtswiss.com
* Manufacturer’s suggested retail price, Canadian currency.