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74 Main Street Middlebury Vermont (802) 388-6666

Carbon or AL?
Clincher or Tubular?

 

Test the carbon/kevlar spoke alloy clinchers, Topolino CX2.0 1350gm/pair, made in Connecticut, $1,200. 

What about tubeless?

After several false starts, tubeless is finally on its way, with Hutchinson's new tubeless models.  So far, Shimano Dura-Ace 7801 is the only wheel set approved by Hutchinson for use with their tubeless tires, so don't hold your breath.

The bigger news is the increasing use of composite spokes on aluminum rim clinchers, such as the Topolino CX2.0 and the Mavic R-Sys.

Highlights:

bulletPro Tour equipment since 2003, Bontrager wheels
bulletLightweight, innovative, carbon spoked Topolino wheels, made in Connecticut, even though the name is Italian