FSA Vision Metron 55 clincher wheels review
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We expected a flawless build quality from these FSAs, with their artisan credentials – but our test pair weren’t that evenly tensioned. Otherwise this is an impressive package, with a carbon-wrapped front hub shell and logos visible from space – and there’s an all-black version too.
- Highs: Fast feel, solid handling
- Lows: Spoke tension, weight, price
The sloping brake track is over 26mm across at its widest, the shape blending neatly with our 25mm test boots; given that they’re also 55mm deep, the FSAs are huge. They feel faster than their weight would suggest and in crosswinds the rim section is remarkably predictable for its size. Braking power and feel is good too.
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Product Specifications
Product
| Name | Vision Metron 55 clincher (14) |
| Brand | FSA |
| Description | Skewers Weight: 101g |
| Front Spoke Count | 18 |
| Front Wheel Weight | 786 |
| Front Wheel Weight (kg) | 0.786 |
| Rear Spoke Count | 21 |
| Rear Wheel Weight | 943 |
| Rear Wheel Weight (kg) | 0.943 |
| Rim Description | 25-26x55mm |
| Rim Size/Diameter | 55 |
| Skewers Included | Yes |
Authors
Matthew Loveridge (formerly Allen) is an experienced mechanic and an expert on bike tech who appreciates practical, beautifully-engineered things. Originally a roadie, he likes bikes and kit of every stripe, and he's tested a huge variety of both over the years for BikeRadar, Cycling Plus and others. For a long time Matthew's heart belonged to the Scott Addict, but he's currently enjoying Specialized's sublime Roubaix Expert and having a torrid affair with a Giant Trance e-MTB. At 174cm tall and 53kg, he looks like he should be better at cycling than he actually is, and he's ok with that.
