Just in: Fulcrum Racing Zero tubular

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The rear wheel features Fulcrum's trademark 2:1 lacing pattern for more even spoke tension. Hubs rotate on standard ceramic bearings with adjustable preload.(Image credit: James Huang)

Carbon fiber automatically comes to the minds of most riders these days when they think of tubular road wheels but many pros still rely on aluminum rims for especially brutal events like the upcoming Ronde van Vlaanderen and Paris-Roubaix – after all, aluminum is more likely to bend than crack on impact and also provides more predictable braking in the wet relative to carbon fiber. For those of you who don't have a suitable custom builder to rely on – or if you just want something a little more tech-laden – Fulcrum's Racing Zero tubular offers pro-style benefits in a ready-to-run package.

Relatively shallow 26/30mm-deep front/rear rim profiles lend a more comfortable ride on rough ground while the machined inner walls also help shed unnecessary weight for faster acceleration. Bladed aluminum spokes and proprietary alloy nipples are used front and rear for a little extra speed with the rear wheel also sporting Fulcrum's trademark 2:1 lacing pattern for more even tension between the two sides.