Aero is everything: Parcours introduces the FKT wheelset, aero gravel hoops promising tangible gains

The performance benefit, Parcours claims, is akin to 'moving from a low-profile climbing wheel on a time trial bike to a full race setup of deep-section front and rear disc wheel'

Parcours FKT wheelset
(Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook)

British wheel innovators Parcours has unveiled its new gravel race wheelset with the bold claim of being a first of its kind. 

“The FKT wheelset is the first truly aero-optimised gravel wheel. Rather than looking to mitigate the aerodynamic penalty of a gravel tyre, the FKT is all about optimising performance in gravel racing,” the brand states, backing up its claims and findings by releasing a white paper of its design philosophy, process and wind tunnel testing.

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