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by Nick Franzini
 GEAR NEWS 20 / 09 / 05
 

EICMA show - Wheels

Much of the wheel stuff was launched last year, however there are a few new bits creeping through. Carbon rims are still a problem for clinchers however Fulcrum appear to have solved the problem as have Corima who also have some trendy 'Fat weave' carbon added into the latest range (pics in the TT review story to follow). Zipp's 202 wheelset is a sub 900g set with pro-appeal as many of the Zipp teams used them to great success in the races this year. As ever expect a long waiting list for Carbon and yes they will be expensive.



DT's excellent 'home spun' wheels with snazzy gold spokes

German company Tune make hubs for Lightweight and their own branded wheels

FSA's strange looking but mildly appealing hub design in alloy or Carbon rim

Rear hub looks to have reduced dish and a more symmetrical profile

French made Corimas have lighter deep section wheels this year

Corima have also made progress with the Winium clincher wheelset

Zipp's long awaited 202 with low profile rim - used by a few Pro teams this year

Campagnolo's latest hub design on the Eurus wheels

Campag front hub is super sexy

Fulcrum seem to have the carbon clincher sussed too with the Racing Light, join the waiting list...

Campagnolo workings on the Fulcrum wheels

Italian manufacturers Miche have several wheelsets, these carbon ones being the highlight

Miche use carbon hubs too

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