Fulcrum Red Wind 50 xlr cult v Prime RP-50
jonnyc1973
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Looking at these two options for upgrade.
I can source for similar price so that is not an issue. Will be used mainly for triathlon /ironman and maybe some sportives. Any thoughts on which may be the best choice? Anyone have either?
Cheers in advance.
I can source for similar price so that is not an issue. Will be used mainly for triathlon /ironman and maybe some sportives. Any thoughts on which may be the best choice? Anyone have either?
Cheers in advance.
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Modern rim design is going wider.
The fulcrums look old school and narrow at 20.5mm compared to the Prime's 25mm width.
I'd go for the Prime from these 2.0 -
Thanks for your thoughts. Anyone else got any feedback?0
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Red Winds are alloy with a fairing, Primes are full carbon. So Primes are substantially lighter - to the tune of about 200g.
On the flip side, you will probably get better braking with the Fulcrums, particularly in the wet.
I would definitely go with the Primes myself.0 -
Thanks for that. The quoted weights are actually pretty similar at just over 1500. Real weights may be different.0
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Friend has 50mm Prime's. They are fine in the dry but he turned white the first time he braked on a downhill section in the wet.
Get deep section carbon for the triathlon events you mention, and for the looks (I've got some), but in terms of practicalities (the wet weather I mentioned), and as near as dam it very little performance loss. I'd get shallow, tubeless alloys — the exalith coated ones being particularly aesthetically pleasing to the eye imo.0 -
brit66 wrote:Friend has 50mm Prime's. They are fine in the dry but he turned white the first time he braked on a downhill section in the wet.
Get deep section carbon for the triathlon events you mention, and for the looks (I've got some), but in terms of practicalities (the wet weather I mentioned), and as near as dam it very little performance loss. I'd get shallow, tubeless alloys — the exalith coated ones being particularly aesthetically pleasing to the eye imo.
Are they that bad? Reviews seem ok. Has he got used to them?0 -
Are they that bad...
So, if you buy them for competing you'll need to be careful if it rains - based on his experiences anyway.0