Specialized (pictured above)
It's really silly to judge a book by the cover and all that, but I just can't help thinking that these look a bit PlayMobil... When Spesh first launched the Trispoke we probably said the same thing though. They have a deep section carbon rim and extended flanges on the hub to allow for shorter spokes and better aerodynamics. Still not sure?
Campagnolo
We've already seen new stuff from the
budget end. The New Gold Shamal has a new/retro feel with gold anodising and Fulcrum inspired rims and spokes. The Hyperon clincher has been perfected and a new rear hub arrangement
Mavic
Not much new but a few upgrades to the Cosmic Carbone (mainly making the centre of the hub carbon) and bigger flanges for the Kysrium ES to provide a little more strength for the rear wheel. They've also made a MTB version of the ES too.
TUBELESS! Shimano/Hutchinson
We managed to miss this one, so no picture (doh!) but apparently they have a wheelset and tyre ready for launch soon. Can only be used with Dura Ace top end wheels and Hutchinson treads. More on this soon...
FSA
The Italian component maker has embelished the centre flange hub and now comes with carbon (what else) rims
DT
The Swiss hub specialists are fully committed to the complete wheel market now and had some very snazzy white wheels littered about the place. Deep section rims too with lighter sidewalls and less spokes. Basic stuff but lovely quality.
Xentis
As used by Jan Ullrich these now have a deeper section and bigger blades for TT riders and triathletes. A track version is also available (v. nice)
Lightweight
They really need to get a bigger stand, it was mobbed from the minute the show opened. They have Ventoux wheels readily available now and also have upgreaded the spoke material to provide a bit more stiffness
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Campagnolo Hyperon carbon clinchers |
Hyperon hub has been redesigned |
Campagnolo Shamal is very 'fulcrum' looking |
Gold - some like it, some don't |
Miche's Supertype wheels |
DT's deeper sections |
The new Miche hub |
Zipp's new budget deep section |
The new Xentis 4 spoke is very pretty |
FSA's new carbon wheels |
Lightweight - new spokes and lighter wheels |
The white DTs look pimpy |
Mavic - a wheel for all occaisions |
The hub has been redesigned
(excuse crap pic) |
Bonty's Aeolus |
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David Arthur
