Parcours Ronde wheelset review

Lightweight all-rounders for those who like to mix it up a bit

Parcours Ronde wheelset review
(Image: © Mildred Locke)

Cyclingnews Verdict

Quick to engage, quick to accelerate, and quick to put a smile on your face

Pros

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    Contrasting front/rear rim profiling for aero performance

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    Lightweight

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    Smooth ride feel

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    Responsive handling

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    Beautiful stealthy design

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    Lifetime warranty

Cons

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    Tricky tubeless setup

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British brand Parcours launched the Ronde back in March of this year, hailing it as a “dream do-it-all wheelset” that’s capable of everything from mountainous climbs to the bone-rattling cobbles found in their namesake, the Ronde van Vlaanderen. 

According to Parcours, they’re designed for the rider who enjoys a wide variety of surfaces, and optimised for 28mm tyres, while being compatible with rubber ranging from 25-50mm.

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Mildred Locke

Mildred joined as Reviews Writer for Cyclingnews and BikePerfect in December 2020. She loves all forms of cycling from long-distance audax to daily errand-running by bike, and does almost everything on two wheels, including moving house, and started out her cycling career working in a bike shop. For the past five years she's volunteered at The Bristol Bike Project as a mechanic and session coordinator, and now sits on its board of directors.

Since then she's gone on to write for a multitude of cycling publications, including Bikeradar, Cycling Plus, Singletrack, Red Bull, Cycling UK and Total Women's Cycling. She's dedicated to providing more coverage of women's specific cycling tech, elevating under-represented voices in the sport, and making cycling more accessible overall. 

Height: 156cm (5'2")

Weight: 75kg

Rides: Stayer Groadinger UG, Triban RC520 Women's Disc, Genesis Flyer, Marin Larkspur, Cotic BFe 26, Clandestine custom bike