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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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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Parcours Alta 650b Wheelset review
Fast, fun and good value for money, these are a genuinely good set of wheels
By Stefan Abram • Last updated
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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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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
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Hunt 54 UD Carbon Spoke Disc Wheelset review
Hunt's UD Carbon spokes bring something new to the market
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Reynolds AR41 carbon wheels review
Reynolds AR41 carbon wheels are an ideal upgrade without the eye-watering price of some high-end carbon wheels – and they come with a lifetime warranty too
By Symon Lewis • Published
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Hunt 50 Carbon Wide Aero review
The Hunt 50 Carbon Wide Aero is the brand's competitively priced deep-section aero wheelset, which has a ride quality more expensive wheels should envy
By Rupert Radley • Published
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Miche SWR 50/50 review
The Miche SWR 50/50 is a deep-section carbon wheelset from the Italian component maker that has been redesigned with a wider rim and some lovely detailing
By Simon Smythe • Published
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Edco Aero Chronosport Gesero review
The Edco Aero Chronosport Gesero are a 65mm wheel for fast flat riders
By Rupert Radley • Published
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Fulcrum Racing 3 review
Fulcrum Racing 3's are a decent wheelset but the lack of tubeless compatibility marks these down
By Symon Lewis • Published
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VO2 V Race 50 wheels review
Deep-section carbon-fibre clincher wheelset, £899
By Hannah Bussey • Published
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Strada Archetype/DT Swiss Wheelset review
Strada are expert wheelbuilders based in West Sussex. Their online shop has a dizzying array of alloy and carbon rims that you can order, based on your preferences, to be laced to one of many different hub options.
By Chris Catchpole • Published
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Deda Elementi Zero 2 wheels review
A tough pair of wheels that won't break the bank but aren't tubeless ready
By Rupert Radley • Published
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Vision Trimax Carbon 40 CSI Disc review
A budget carbon alloy mix wheel set that will save you a good amount if you have £1000 to spend, but are the Vision Trimax Carbon 40 CSI Disc any good?
By Rupert Radley • Published
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Mavic R-Sys SLR wheels review
Probably the best looking wheels you can buy, can the Mavic R-Sys SLR live up to expectations?
By Oliver Bridgewood • Published
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American Classic Road Tubeless wheels review
The American Classic Road Tubeless wheels are seriously light, but does this mean a compromise in stiffness.
By Oliver Bridgewood • Published
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Enve SES 5.6 Disc clincher wheelset review
Enve’s SES 5.6 wheels with Chris King hubs
By Paul Norman • Published
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