bonsaibilly
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I'm just about to take delivery of a pair of the latest Fulcrum Racing 5 wheels. Well hurrah! BB
New wheels! (Fulcrum Racing 5)
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bonsaibilly
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These ones appear not to at the moment - I think they've been rammed with grease!!
Heavier than claimed weight but I expected that from researching widely. At any rate this pair comes in at 1730 g which is less than a lot of reviewed versions. BB
Heavier than claimed weight but I expected that from researching widely. At any rate this pair comes in at 1730 g which is less than a lot of reviewed versions. BB
LarryDuff
Guru
- Location
- Hillsborough Co Down
I just got a pair of those too. Looking forward to getting out on them on Saturday.
bonsaibilly
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Let us know how you get on with them. I've been riding old Racing 5s for a few years and in the end could think of no better replacement than another pair. BB
PpPete
Legendary Member
- Location
- Chandler's Ford
This bike
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came with Fulcrum 7's
couldn't get rid of them fast enough after first visitation when it took 30 minutes to get the tyre off the rim.
Are the 5's any easier?
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came with Fulcrum 7's
couldn't get rid of them fast enough after first visitation when it took 30 minutes to get the tyre off the rim.
Are the 5's any easier?
RegG
Über Member
- Location
- Nottingham
The Racing 5's are on my shortlist at the moment. I'll be very interested to hear what you think of them.
bonsaibilly
Guest
I haven't had a puncture for well over a year on the old Racing 5s but have changed tyres quite a few times for aesthetic reasons and not had problems with removal or fitting like you describe... I use folding tyres, they are more flexible and easier to fit / remove...
The new Racing 5s are wider rimmed and I had no problem fitting a pair of 25 mm folding Michelin lithion 5s yesterday.
Hoping to take first ride out tomorrow, can't wait! BB
LarryDuff
Guru
- Location
- Hillsborough Co Down
Wheels were lovely. They rolled a treat and made a lovely whirr when going along. I'm delighted with them.
Also no problems putting tyres on them last night.
Kevoffthetee
On the road to nowhere
- Location
- Newcastle upon Tyne
I've got a set of fulcrum forty4's (quattro's) ready for when the defy gets the shifters replaced. Nothing wrong with the giant stock wheels but the fulcrum so match the colour scheme of the defy0
RegG
Über Member
- Location
- Nottingham
I've opted for a set of Vittoria Session wheels from Merlin for a great £109 (my LBS wanted £200 but fully recommended them). Delivery was next day and service from Merlin always seems good. The wheels feel lighter than my Giant PR2's that they are replacing and, at around 1760 grams on my scales, are similar weight to others in this price range. They have been fitted to the bike, together with an Ultegra 6800 cassette, and look the bees knees (IMO anyway!). The rims are slightly wider than the old wheels and 25mm tyres fitted easily. Not had chance to try them out yet due to horrible weather here but am looking forward to getting out there on them.
Alfie_Gooner
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Norfolk
I am contenplating replacing my current Giant S-Elite C wheels with the Fulcrum Racing 5's, so will watch this thread for your views on them as an upgrade.
bonsaibilly
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You will shave off approx 200 grams from the wheel weight if you change to R5s, it won't really make any difference to the bike except in the looks department. The biggest difference would be found by changing tyres once the stock Giant ones start to puncture.
I've "upgraded" to R5s from an old pair of R5s so not really much in a position to comment on the changes! bb
I've "upgraded" to R5s from an old pair of R5s so not really much in a position to comment on the changes! bb
gbb
Legendary Member
- Location
- Peterborough
I brought 5s for my old Bianchi in 2011 (photo below...I loved that bike and still kinda miss it).
Transferred onto my Ribble long since, they've probably done 4k miles and still roll as good as new and have stayed 100 % true.
An indication of their strength, I lost concentration one day as I turned into work and put the front wheel down a storm drain. It went with a HELL of a bang and in that second I thought...that's fooked it...but not a peep out of the wheels.
Transferred onto my Ribble long since, they've probably done 4k miles and still roll as good as new and have stayed 100 % true.
An indication of their strength, I lost concentration one day as I turned into work and put the front wheel down a storm drain. It went with a HELL of a bang and in that second I thought...that's fooked it...but not a peep out of the wheels.
