Fulcrum Racing 5 review

Fulcrum has updated the Racing 5's spec, but we've been riding the previous version for over three years. Our only major complaint has been addressed in the newer Racing 5 LG.

Cycling Weekly Verdict

Durable alloy wheelset with easy servicing and nice ride

Reasons to buy
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    Comfortable

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    Durable

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    Easy to service

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Reasons to avoid
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    Quite noisy freewheel

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Fulcrum’s Racing 5 is towards the lower end of the Italian brand’s wheelset hierarchy, but nevertheless its spec is impressive. I’ve been riding a set for the past three years including three winters.

Fulcrum 5s still roll well after three years' plus of use

Fulcrum 5s still roll well after three years' plus use

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