Bike wheel reviews
Shopping for new bike wheels? Discover the must-haves and the always-avoids with reviews from Cycling Weekly.
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Parcours FKT Wheelset Reviewed: Affordable, meet wide
Parcours, whose stated mission is making aerodynamics more accessible, set out to make a faster gravel wheel. The superwide FKT is the result
By Tyler Boucher Published
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HUNT 60 Limitless UD Carbon Spoke Aero Disc Wheelset
An impressive all-rounder that's well-suited to wider tyres and a range of riding styles
By Andy Turner Published
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Cadex Max 40 Wheels reviewed: Can one justify a $4500 wheelset? Spoiler: You don’t; you just enjoy the ride
For those who can afford it, the Cadex Max 40 Wheelsystem offers a top-end package that delivers a light, fast and thoroughly enjoyable ride.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Fulcrum Sharq wheelset review: fast aero all-road wheels that are smooth, stable and squiggly
Fulcrum’s aero apex predator laughs in the face of side winds
By Simon Fellows Published
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Wider, deeper, faster: The all-new Zipp 303 XPLR SW gravel wheels reviewed
Zipp's 303 XPLR SW wheels are designed to be the fastest gravel wheelset ever, but how do they ride?
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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DT Swiss ARC 1100 DICUT DB 38 Wheels: Stiff, light...and expensive
A race-orientated wheelset that are fun to ride delivering sublime handling in a high quality package
By Andy Turner Published
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Mavic's latest foray into gravel impresses: the AllRoad S wheelset is stiff, tapeless and robust
We review Mavic's new AllRoad S aluminium wheelset
By Charlie Kohlmeier Published
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First ride review of the DT Swiss GRC 1100 Dicut 50, gravel wheels for going zoom
Brand new wheels designed for the two faces of gravel: speed and exploration. They’re well designed, but also very expensive
By Tyler Boucher Published
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Syncros Capital SL Aero wheels made me faster, on fewer watts
Were these faster than stock wheels on the road? Well, one ride used eight watts less and was 2.4kph faster
By Owen Rogers Published
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String spokes in an ultralight package that is a blast to ride: the Berd Sparrow Gravel Wheelset reviewed
Berd impressed with its unconventional yet exceptionally light, uncommonly smooth and aero-be-damned gravel wheelset
By Sean Coffey Published
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Are these the future of carbon wheels? Forge+Bond’s 25GR recyclable carbon gravel wheelset reviewed
We ride tested Forge+Bond's thermoplastic wheels.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Lōgōs Atara 650b gravel wheelset review: lightweight, bombproof and reasonably priced — what’s not to like?
With the Atara, Lōgōs puts customers first with serviceable, robust components in a competitively lightweight and affordable package
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Parcours Chrono wheelset review - fast rolling and aero optimized
Front and rear deep section rims are designed individually to improve stability and reduce rider fatigue
By Andy Turner Published
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Scribe Élan Wide+ 32-D Wheelset review
Super responsive on steep climbs and accelerations on the flat
By Andy Turner Published
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Hollowgram R45 wheelset review - stealthy looks and sticking with hooks
Hollowgram's R45 wheels follow the current trend for more affordable carbon wheels - plus they keep your tire and PSI options open with traditional hooked rims
By Sam Gupta Published
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Deda Elementi Trenta 2 gravel wheelset review - light and snappy but a little too firm to be called comfy
A performance-orientated set of carbon hoops with solid all-road and gravel riding credentials
By Luke Friend Published
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Prime Primavera 44 road wheels review - superb hoops at an excellent price
These aren't the lightest wheels on the market and they don't make the boldest aerodynamic claims - but at this price we wouldn't expect them to be. This is an excellent set of wheels and excellent value, too
By Andy Turner Published
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Elitewheels 50D carbon road wheels review - lighter and half the price of even Hunt wheels
Is it really possible to buy a quality aero wheelset with carbon rims, spokes and ceramic bearings without selling a kidney? We step away from the scalpel to find out
By Rachel Sokal Published
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New Cadex Ultra 50 Disc wheels are fast and efficient: first ride review
Already spotted on the WorldTour being raced by the Bike Exchange - Jayco team, Cadex today officially launched its all-new Ultra 50 wheelsystem, complete with a tubeless tire.
By Kristin Jenny Last updated
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Borg 26 2:1 700c rim-brake wheelset review
A durable, reasonably light, well-priced pair of four-season wheels that are handbuilt in Suffolk
By Paul Grele Published
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CADEX 65mm Road Wheelsystem review
A deep, aero, wheel packed with all the latest tech and light enough to be a climber, could this be your new everyday wheel?
By Josh Ross Last updated
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DT Swiss 1600 Spline 23 review
DT Swiss has been producing some great wheelsets at the higher end of the market recently, its DT Swiss 1600 Spline 23 perform just as well
By Symon Lewis Last updated
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FFWD Ryot 55 DT350 wheelset review
Fast, aerodynamic and great-handling wheelset that would make a good upgrade - but there are more competitively priced wheels out there that are lighter too
By Simon Smythe Last updated
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Vel 50 RSL wheelset review
A bread-and-butter wheelset which doesn't claim to re-write physics, but will do the job at a reasonable price
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Hunt 50 Carbon Aero Disc review
The Hunt 50 Carbon Aero Disc wheels get put through their paces on the rolling roads of Calpe in Spain
By Rupert Radley Last updated
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Cero AR-30D wheels review
Will Thompson spent some time with Cero's new alloy disc wheelset
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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Parcours Alta 650b Wheelset review
Fast, fun and good value for money, these are a genuinely good set of wheels
By Stefan Abram Published
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Enve SES 3.4 Disc review
The Enve SES 3.4 Disc wheels are a premium set of hoops, designed by aerodynamicist Simon Smart and built in the USA
By Rupert Radley Published
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Zipp 303 Firecrest Carbon Tubeless Disc wheelset review
Zipp’s new 303 pairing promise game changing ride quality and holistic performance versatility plus a whole new level of affordability. Guy Kesteven has been getting big distances in on road and off to see if they deliver on their big promises.
By Rupert Radley Published