Fulcrum Racing 4 (Quattro)
ddgracing
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I would like to know your opinion about the wheels Fulcrum Racing 4 (Quattro) because I'm thinking to buy them in future.
They seem ideal for flat rides but are them good also for climbs?
Thanks for your replies!
They seem ideal for flat rides but are them good also for climbs?
Thanks for your replies!
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They will go up hills just fine - but you do have to pedal....0
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I have the Quattro,s and they are very good wheels for the money.They go up hills ok,but I don,t think they will make you a better climber,they just won,t hold you back.Dulce et decorum est Pro patria mori0
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Thanks Elderone for your useful reply.
I'm glad to hear that they are good wheels at a right quality/price! 8)
Yes I don't think that I will become a better climber since I am better on flats rides, but at least they will be better and much lighter than my current wheels Ambrosio WS23...0 -
As you suggest, they are likely to be marginally quicker on the flat but marginally slower up hills compared to a similarly priced but shallower section wheelset, as the latter will probably be a bit lighter.0
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who cares? they look super blingy!
'dont forget lads, one evertonian is worth twenty kopites'0 -
thegibdog wrote:As you suggest, they are likely to be marginally quicker on the flat but marginally slower up hills compared to a similarly priced but shallower section wheelset, as the latter will probably be a bit lighter.
I have a set - they are not heavy wheels at 1700g +/- (can't remember the exact weight). They are excellent wheels for the price, they look great and they will climb in exactly the same way as any other wheel of a similar weight, regardless of section.0 -
Indeed, but lighter shallower section wheels are available for a similar price - Ultegra for example.Imposter wrote:
I have a set - they are not heavy wheels at 1700g +/- (can't remember the exact weight). They are excellent wheels for the price, they look great and they will climb in exactly the same way as any other wheel of a similar weight, regardless of section.thegibdog wrote:As you suggest, they are likely to be marginally quicker on the flat but marginally slower up hills compared to a similarly priced but shallower section wheelset, as the latter will probably be a bit lighter.0 -
thegibdog wrote:Indeed, but lighter shallower section wheels are available for a similar price - Ultegra for example.
I got the quattros for £224 - the cheapest I can see the Ultegras is around £270 - and there might be 100g in it....0 -
Both can be currently had for just under £200 - Quattros at Bikediscount.de and Ultegras at Ribble.Imposter wrote:
I got the quattros for £224 - the cheapest I can see the Ultegras is around £270 - and there might be 100g in it....thegibdog wrote:Indeed, but lighter shallower section wheels are available for a similar price - Ultegra for example.
By the way I am not criticising your choice of wheel, I was thinking of getting some myself.0 -
thegibdog wrote:
Both can be currently had for just under £200 - Quattros at Bikediscount.de and Ultegras at Ribble.Imposter wrote:
I got the quattros for £224 - the cheapest I can see the Ultegras is around £270 - and there might be 100g in it....thegibdog wrote:Indeed, but lighter shallower section wheels are available for a similar price - Ultegra for example.
By the way I am not criticising your choice of wheel, I was thinking of getting some myself.
No that's fine, I know you weren't. My lad rides them anyway, not me - although I have tried them. TBH, the bling look was a major consideration for him..
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The 2014 Fulcrum Racing 5s are lighter and cheaper than the Quattros with shallower rims I believe.0
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Rusty Nail wrote:The 2014 Fulcrum Racing 5s are lighter and cheaper than the Quattros with shallower rims I believe.
A bit cheaper yes, although the shimano freehub version puts the weight up a bit. Anyway, we're talking a few grammes...0 -
You can pick up Shimano RS80 C24 for £299.
I would look at them instead of the fulcrums if your bothered about weight as they are over 250g lighter.
To be honest you have to remove over 500g off a bike to even begin to notice real differences.
If your weight cutting to climb them you have to remove quite a bit compared to say getting a 50/39 chainset and/or a cassette suited to climbs.
Campagnolo Zondas or the model below are good too and are actually similar to fulcrum as campy own fulcrum!0 -
Thank you very much for all your replies!
I may consider the new Fulcrum 5 2014 too but I like a lot the 4!
It's good to hear that they climb well so I can avoid to worry to compare it to the more expensive 3... 0 -
rickeverett wrote:You can pick up Shimano RS80 C24 for £299.
I've seen the RS81 for £350, where can you get the 80 ?0 -
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adamfo wrote:
I didn't check the Ribble site, as I won't go near them. Although the Ultegras were not really a consideration tbh..0 -
Your right, forget Ribble folks Bike-Discount.de are cheaper for most wheels. They also have free shipping to the UK on orders over 250 euros.0
