Technique

Preview Fulcrum 2011: Racing 7 2011

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Parent Category: Technique

Category: Fulcrum

Published on Monday, 05 July 2010 08:18

Written by Luca Salvatelli

Fulcrum has renewed its entry level wheels, Fulcrum Racing 7, 2011, which remains unchanged in its name, but was completely revised in the technique. New is the rims, always medium profile but possesses a novel procedure for construction that has reduced the weight. Is with a new index of wear of the sidewalls. New hubs also presenting a new housing and new ray reinforced sealed bearings. The new spokes have circular section 2 mm in diameter and are number 20 for the front wheel with Fulcrum 2:1 geometry for the rear wheel, 8 spokes to head up the left side and 16 on the tape head curve. The total weight of the pair was reduced to 1849 grams, 81 grams lighter than its predecessor.

Specifications

Rims
Material: Aluminum
Height: 24 mm
Color: black

Spokes
Material: stainless steel
ØShape: Round, straight-head and dual head in the front straight (L) head round (R) in the rear, with a thickness Ø2
Lacing: radial front (20), Two-to-one (24) back
Color: Black

Hubs
Material: Aluminum
Bearing: sealed
Color: Black

Compatibility: Campagnolo, Shimano and Sram.

Weight: 1849 g