Fulcrum Racing Zeros

Dick Scruttock
Dick Scruttock Posts: 2,533
edited July 2012 in Road buying advice
Is anyone on here using Fulcrum racing zero clincher wheels? I have seen a few people asking about them v other wheels like Dura ace C24's but I wanted to get some user reviews. I am 78kg RTR and want a nice none flexy pair of wheels.

I am considering some of these instead of some custom builds for my SL-4 to use as day to day wheels. The deals on them from some shops make them very appealing. The only thing is the proprietary spokes so I would buy a few to keep in the tool box.

Comments

  • ajb72
    ajb72 Posts: 1,178
    Recent discussion on the forum here that might help; viewtopic.php?f=40042&t=12861663

    Largely positive comments I think. I absolutely love mine - seriously stiff and so far untouched by british b roads!
  • APIII
    APIII Posts: 2,010
    I am a similar weight and the zero's are plenty stiff enough, but I don't use them much. I prefer to ride handbuilts as mine are a little more forgiving without being flexy (Velocity aeroheads 32/32)
  • ajb72
    ajb72 Posts: 1,178
    It's on the climbs I have noticed the biggest benefits. Lovely and lightweight but stiffness has meant no flex or break rub. I only intended to use them for best, but haven't been able to bring myself to take them off for months!
  • mjbennett
    mjbennett Posts: 532
    Gotta pair. Roll very smoothly, and are very stiff. No problems so far!
  • ilm_zero7
    ilm_zero7 Posts: 2,213
    I only have racing 1's but they are great wheels for climbing
    http://veloviewer.com/SigImage.php?a=3370a&r=3&c=5&u=M&g=p&f=abcdefghij&z=a.png
    Wiliers: Cento Uno/Superleggera R and Zero 7. Bianchi Infinito CV and Oltre XR2
  • Kiwi_rich
    Kiwi_rich Posts: 68
    I have a pair which I have been running on my best bike for 14 months. I can't fault them, roll extremely well, nice & stiff. I wanted robust wheels due to my size/weight & I am very pleased with them so far.
  • limoneboy
    limoneboy Posts: 480
    very very good wheels ,excellent for climbing but also for sprinting as the are stiff, still comfy though due to the alloy spokes and freewheel down a hill they pick up speed really quick,

    can you tell i like them ! havent got any more as i moved to campy (the dark side) but shamals are exactly the same performance wish.
    last month wilier gt -this month ? bh rc1
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,309
    limoneboy wrote:
    very very good wheels ,excellent for climbing but also for sprinting as the are stiff, still comfy though due to the alloy spokes and freewheel down a hill they pick up speed really quick,

    can you tell i like them ! havent got any more as i moved to campy (the dark side) but shamals are exactly the same performance wish.

    Unfortunately aluminium alloy is the worst possible material to build spokes... a combination of low tensile strength, galling issues of the threads and a tendency to develop fatigue cracks much quicker than steel, make them a significant downgrade or a stupid way to save a few grams, whichever way you want to see it.
    The Zero are built to look good for two to three seasons of light to moderate use, a typical example of disposable/non serviceable wheelset. For that price one can get something that makes more sense

    Ok, now crucify me... :lol:
    left the forum March 2023

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