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Can budget carbon race wheels compete with premium offerings on the road? We assessed a range of price points in a real-world speed test to find out

We put some of the best wheelsets to the test, using Favero’s Assioma Pro RS pedals to measure real-world performance and see how much speed your money really buys

Thu, Apr 23, 2026 09:25

Race Face’s carbon Era eMTB wheels get 130Nm hub rating and lifetime warranty

Fresh carbon hoops built especially for e-mountain bikes are built to cope with high torque and achieve rim-specific constructions

Thu, Feb 26, 2026 10:04

Building our own World Tour-ready wheels in the Basque Country: behind the scenes at Oquo

We went behind the scenes at Oquo’s HQ in the Basque Country to see their hand-built process from hub to rim, and try out the wheels as used by the Ceratizit Pro Cycling and Lotto pro teams

Thu, Dec 18, 2025 16:00

2026 Scribe Ultra Elan 6 wheels Dec 2025

Scribe claims new Ultra wheels are “the fastest UCI road compliant wheelset currently available”

Scribe reckons the new wheels push the boundaries of speed, low weight and high-tech, featuring a wavy spoke design and claimed weights from 1,150g per pair

Mon, Dec 08, 2025 09:50

Win! A Scribe BEST Sport Carbon Wheelset of your choice worth £749!

You could grab a pair of superb Scribe handbuilt carbon fibre wheels, complete with carbon fibre spokes, just by filling out this entry form. Don’t miss your chance...

Fri, Oct 24, 2025 10:27

Roval unveils brand new 1,131g Alpinist CLX III wheels and integrated cockpit… does this lightweight launch mean a fresh Specialized road bike is coming?

Roval has ironed out some issues with the Alpinist II one-piece cockpit by flattening the top section and increasing size range, while the third iteration of the Alpinist wheels are 134g lighter per pair

Tue, Sep 30, 2025 15:58

How much faster are deep carbon wheels? We test whether deeper really is faster, and explore which rim depth is best for your riding

Much is made of wind tunnel and CFD tests when proclaiming a certain wheel, bike or aero product as the 'fastest' - but real-world testing plays an important part in deciding if deep-section wheels actually suit you and your riding style

Wed, Sep 17, 2025 15:04

Want some pro race wheels without the price tag? Here’s the smart way to buy Tour de France-inspired wheels for less

Fancy a bit of what the pros are riding at the Tour without breaking the bank? Here are some more affordable race wheel alternatives from the likes of Shimano, Roval, Zipp, Enve + more

Thu, Jul 17, 2025 13:11

COMPETITION NOW CLOSED Win! A superb Scribe Gravel Carbon 40 700c wheelset worth £899 must be won

One very lucky cyclist is going to bag themselves some hand-built carbon wheels for tackling the rougher stuff, just by filling out an entry form. Don't miss out!

Mon, Jul 14, 2025 11:00

Fulcrum rides big waves for aero gains with new Sharq 57 wheels

Building on the design of last year’s Sharq 42, Fulcrum’s new Sharq 57 features deeper wavy rims and promises a 10% aero efficiency boost at high speeds while maintaining comfort and stability

Wed, Jul 02, 2025 14:00