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A tuned wheelset isn’t new to any of us; we’ve seen Enve, Crankbrothers and Race Face constructing a extra compliant entrance wheel for consolation, offset by extra sturdy rear for power.
The fabric of alternative has been carbon, however now Race Face is taking the idea to aluminium, with its new Turbine, a wheelset it reckons is each its most compliant and most sturdy to this point.
Race Face has additionally introduced its Anvil Edge rim expertise to the Turbine wheels
That is nice information for these of us who love the tuned idea (palms up from everybody at mbr) however didn’t wish to fork out the £2,000 price ticket. Tuned wheels work properly as a result of, achieved proper, they provide a softer trip to your beaten-up physique and enhance grip and traction, whereas nonetheless protecting effectivity at stiffness within the rear.
Race Face Turbine wheels weigh in at a decent under 1895g for a pair.
You’ll be happy to listen to the Turbine has this concept in a package deal that’s truly cheaper than the wheel it replaces. Virtually extraordinary, when all the pieces else from air shocks to eggs prices extra.
Race Face has additionally introduced its Anvil Edge expertise to the Turbine. It makes use of a wider rim edge to raised dissipate the vitality of a pinch-flat throughout a broader, flatter floor and hopefully scale back the prevalence of punctures
The complete rim profile has been reworked to attain this, with offset nipple beds for improved spoke-tension steadiness, whereas the inner width stays at 30mm.
The Vault rear hub has a super-quick 3-degree engagement, giant diameter 6902 bearings and low drag labyrinth seals to maintain out the relentless rain and dirt of Canada’s North Shore and hopefully the UK’s equally testing situations.
The hubs on the Race Face Turbine wheels promise improved sealing
There’s a lifetime guarantee, inclusive of crashes, and whereas tech just like the Anvil Edge and that reworked profile have elevated the load, it’s solely by 30g throughout each wheels, bringing the overall to 1,895g a pair. Out there in Enhance and Tremendous Enhance (157mm) spacing, with Micro spline, XD or HG 11-speed freehub choices.
Wheelset: £868 (£369 Entrance, £499 Rear)
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