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Fulcrum Racing 3 Wheelset | $699.99
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Fulcrum Racing 3

BikeRadar verdict

45 out of 5 stars

"Strong wheels that are particularly well suited to heavy riders"

By Paul Vincent

The Fulcrum Racing 3 shares the same quality hub as Campagnolo’s Zonda wheels, based on high quality angular contact bearings that are easy to adjust, smooth running. Fulcrum is a Campagnolo offshoot, and like Campagnolo's hubs, these should last a lifetime if dismantled and re-greased annually.

Fulcrum claims its Dynamic Balance rim is stiffer than its competitors and the asymmetric rear ensures minimal dishing. The lack of spoke holes at the back of the rim does away with rim tape, and should the need arise a magnet is supplied with which to align the steel nipple with the thread of a replacement spoke.

There are 14 elliptical steel rear spokes arranged in a crossed pattern on the drive side and the remaining seven serve the left to create what is the stiffest wheel on test; even on the most extreme climb the rim never brushed against the brake blocks.

The skewers supplied are second only to the Mavic Ksyrium in terms of convenience and these wheels are available with either a Campagnolo- or Shimano-compatible freehub body.

Manufacturers description

The

ideal

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for

both

racing

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daily

training.

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  • User review of Fulcrum Racing 3 Wheelset

    Light yet solid, feels more aero than it looks - will make you go uphill faster, it'll surprise you just how much if you're upgrading from heavier wheels.

    Bearings will roll forever - almost unnerving compared to my old aksiums.

    looks very cool + I reckon for the price, better value than Racing 1s.

    0.3
  • User review of Fulcrum Racing 3 Wheelset

    I agree entirely with NOVCORP's observations, but with one significant reservation. Several of the 'bladed' spokes rotate (front & non drive side rear) during the course of longer rides, because they aren't keyed into the hub. Not very aero when they've turned through 90 degrees! Hopefully they'll settle with time.

    0.3
  • User review of Fulcrum Racing 3 Wheelset

    I'm a tad under 100Kgs and these are great wheels, stiff as a very stiff thing. I've watched out for but not had the problem of rotating spokes, so the only *complaint* is the very loud freewheel. Still you know it means it will lock securely, and other road users will hear you coming a mile away.

    0.3
  • User review of Fulcrum Racing 3 Wheelset

    I have 2 sets of these wheels and they are great. One set has done over 1500 miles with not ever a glimmer of a problem. Super smooth hub bearing and the freewheel isn't that noisy compared to some Campag wheels I've had in the past.

    0.3

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Specification

Name:
Racing 3 Wheelset
Built by:
Fulcrum
Price:
$699.99
Available Colours:
Black, Silver
Material:
Aluminium, Steel
Bike Compatibility:
Campagnolo 10spd, Campagnolo 9spd, Shimano 10spd
Front Spoke Count:
16
Front Wheel Weight:
711 g
Rear Spoke Count:
21
Rear Wheel Weight:
953 g
Rim Size/Diameter:
26 mm

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