Bontrager Aeolus Elite 50 wheels review
Bontrager Aeolus Elite 50 wheels details and specifications
Measuring 49.9mm in depth and 28mm at their widest point, there’s no doubting the wide, blunt-nosed shape is right at the leading edge of current thinking where aerodynamics are concerned.An internal width of 19.1mm ensures the tyre forms part of the aero profile of the rim and also forms a wide stance for the tyre, providing increased grip and comfort from the larger air cushion.The TLR Rim Strip - Bontrager’s own removable system for sealing the rim for tubeless setups - does reduce the effective depth of the rim to 8.5mm, but that makes it around the usual depth.As well as the TLR Rim Strips and tubeless valves, regular rim tapes are included in case a traditional clincher setup involving tubes is preferred.The freehub is compatible with 10- and 11-speed Shimano and SRAM cassettes, with 12-speed bodies available separately.A spacer to run better-value groupsets with fewer cassette sprockets is also included. After-sale care is impressive, with a lifetime warranty and two-year crash replacement available for the original owner, and there is no rider weight limit.
Bontrager Aeolus Elite 50 wheels performance
The Aeolus Elite 50s have impressive trueness and roundness out of the box at 0.1mm or less in any direction. Spoke tension was equally even at less than 2 per cent across either wheel.More unusual is the fact that although spoke tension did slacken s...
Bontrager Aeolus Elite 50 wheels bottom line
Keenly priced, these Bontrager Aeolus Elite 50s would be a sensible choice for anyone looking for performance gains across a range of cycling disciplines.From road racing and time trials to gravel riding and cyclocross, these wheels wouldn’t be out of place at any level.
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