Fulcrum’s Racing 5 level
wheelset may not be Fulcrum’s top of the tier wheelset, but they deserve a lot
of recognition as a quality and economical option in Fulcrum’s wheel line-up.
First off, a set of
Racing 5s weighs in at about 1760 grams,
a super respectable weight. Anyone in
the market for a lower weight performance wheel should check out the Racing 3
model, which is about 200 grams lighter, but going to cost you twice as much.
The Racing 5 is definitely Fulcrum’s go-to model for stability and comfort in their
road clincher line featuring a low, sturdy 24mm profile rim with oversized aluminum
hubs encasing sealed steel bearings.
What impressed us was that Fulcrum also laced these up with
the same innovative wheel-balancing technology, Fulcrum’s Dynamic Balance, they
use in their peloton worthy Racing Zero model. This Dynamic Balance system is a
simple and elegant solution for balancing the entire wheel. Add to this
Fulcrum’s patented two-to-one spoke ratio and the result is super stable,
torsionally stiff wheelset.
At retail this set is $449.
Fulcrum’s Racing 5 wheels are a top choice for the rider who’s out to spin training
rides, hit a comfortable century or use in their everyday routine and wants to
stick within a budget.
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