Mark Adams Updated with a new design, the very popular Fulcrum Racing 5 wheelset has retained the qualities that made earlier models so popular and successful but eked out more performance with some subtle tweaks. This Fulcrum Racing 5 wheelset continues to be a lightweight and durable wheelset at an affordable price.
Lightweight Aluminium Wheelset
Whether you choose to use these Fulcrum Racing 5’s for training, Sportives, or racing, you will enjoy the reliable performance that is infused with the heritage of Italian quality. Made from aluminium for enhanced strength and durability, Fulcrum’s Racing 5 wheelset features an updated rear hub for improved spoke tension.
The combined weight of 1.65 kilograms is very competitive for a mid-range wheelset, but given the price-point of this Racing 5 wheelset, geared for the lower end of the market, this lightweight aluminium wheelset is mightily impressive.
Fulcrum Racing 5 Lg Review:
Budget wheels at lightweight wheels you get what you pay for, and in this case, the Fulcrum Racing 5 LG, with a retail of $180, for the quality lightweight wheelset is really an amazing value.
Whether you choose to use these wheels for training on, racing on, or going for a long distance trek, with the Fulcrum Racing 5 LG low spoke count, keeping the wheels stiff would be wise. Our suggestion of only using these wheels with 24 spokes, rather than the 20 that are laced to the front, and 16 laced to the rear, will provide extra rigidity and strength.
The Fulcrum Racing 5 LG wheelset comes with Michelin tires on. Although Michelin is a fine name-brand tire manufacturer, the speed rating of these tires are not the best for fast riding such as going for a fast long distance trek, or riding at high speeds or perhaps if you’re riding rough roads. If you were to tour or go for a jog these tires might be better, but if you are a fast rider, you might want to consider swapping for some 23, 25, or 28 mm tires.
- Brand: Fulcrum
- Rim Material: Aluminum
- Spoke Type: Steel
- Spoke Count: 16 Front and Rear
- Spoke Pattern: 2-Cross
- Rim Depth: 30MM
- Rim Width: 24MM
- Max Tire Pressure: 85PSI
- Spoke Type: Stainless Steel
- Recommended Tire Width: Whatever you want
- Front Wheel Weight: 1260g
- Rear Wheel Weight: 1400g
- Max Recommended Rider Weight: 130kgs or 290lbs
Our overall opinion is that the Fulcrum Racing 5 LG is a quality wheelset and we would recommend them for anyone looking for a lightweight set of wheels for racing or using for a training/training wheelset.
Smooth and fast riding is what this wheelset is all about. It doesn’t live up to the “Racing” part of its name, but it certainly offers speed and quality for the price. Fulcrum is one of the most iconic brands in bicycle production and has been building quality wheelsets for over 20 years.
These are the high performance wheelset consisted of wheels having same material as the SL series (Carbon/Alloy), but with the different rim widths only!
With the Shimano/Shimano freehub system, and the Fulcrum Racing 5 LG wheelset has a Hi-Tech Cross 2-Cross spoke pattern.
This Wheelset was created with high performance for those who appreciate beautiful bicycles.
The Shimano/Shimano freehub system, and the Fulcrum Racing 5 LG wheelset has a Hi-Tech Cross 2-Cross spoke pattern.
You will appreciate the Specialized Ride Fast Rolling Tires that come with these wheels. For wheels with tires, the list price at $371 is very good for these wheels and tires that are lightweight at 1560 grams, and the tires are very quiet as well.
The tires are 23 mm wide tires that measures about 700×23c deep V. The Fast rolling tyres of this wheelset has a hard compound and the Specialized rubber that provides an excellent grip.
The wheels use Alloy, which is a lightweight material that is also strong and durable. It is great as the frames material, and in these wheels, the rims are made of this material.
This product is created for the lightest weight with the best aerodynamics, but without a doubt, it is so great in every aspect. This wheelset is so fast if you are using a light, stiff bike.
The Fulcrum Racing 5 wheelset is so popular today, but what is even more interesting is that it is still an amazing wheelset, and we cheer at Fulcrum because they have done a fantastic job of creating an even more competitive wheelset, that costs less, yet it’s not sacrificed any quality.
The Fulcrum Racing 5 LG is really a great wheelset, and it will greatly improve the performance of your bike. Choose the wheels that are not too heavy and not too light but the ones that are just right for you. The Fulcrum Racing 5 LG may be the wheelset that is perfect for your needs, and sometimes, just what you need is right before your eyes.
This is a classic aluminium wheelset that gets the job done. If you want a cheaper wheelset you could go with some wheels from Mavic but then you would spend and arm and a leg in the process. These Fulcrum’s will hold up just fine but if you are looking for speed and long lasting these will do the trick for you for sure. They came with the right amount of tension which was nice and have held up so far.
This is the versatile wheelset for road bikes with 22/30H J-Bend spokes. The used MACH MTB-R rear QR comes with this wheelset. The CNC-machined AL7075-T6 front hub is also used for light weight. Specially made for endurance efforts, the used J-bend steel spokes drive the great efficiency of this wheelset.
This is a great wheelset that is on the lower end of the price scale – but you can be sure that it will not disappoint you. It will make your bike look and ride better. If you are on a budget and care about the quality of the components, then this is the way to go!
The Fulcrum Racing 5 LG have solid rims which makes them lightweight as well as stiff. Getting it to the 22mm width is a good thing as it provides an aerodynamic advantage to keep you speeding along.
- Rim Type: Aluminum
- Rim Material: Aluminum
- Rim Depth: 30mm
- Rim Width: 22mm
- Recommended Max Tire Pressure: 85psi
- Spoke Type: Steel
- Spoke Pattern: 2-Cross
- Spoke Count: 16 Front and Rear
- Warranty: Limited
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