Rolf Prima Alpha review
As a set for all year race and training hoops, you can't get better than the Rolf Prima Alpha wheelset suggests Dan Baines...
Strong braking and the ability to run tubeless tyres was confidence-boosting. I’d be happy to race and train on these all year round.
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Great acceleration
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Very stiff
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Not much
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Handbuilt in Oregon USA, Rolf claims the Vigor Alpha is the fastest alloy wheelset on the market.
The 33mm-deep Delta aero rim has a chunky width of 22mm, which is said to improve the airflow.
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