Fulcrum’s shark-finned carbon Sharq wheels get a brand new deeper 57mm possibility to enhance aerodynamic efficiency, whereas nonetheless benefiting from the crosswind stability of lower-profile wheels. Their secret once more is the distinctive undulating rim profile – 57mm at its lowest and 62mm on the highest, with a third-dimensional wave design. The Sharq form smooths airflow as you trip, so that you get the aerodynamics of the digital 62mm depth, however the crosswind efficiency of the decrease 57mm depth, as a robust gust from the facet can push by way of the decrease sections of the wave.
Fulcrum Sharq 57 variable-depth aero carbon highway bike wheels
Fulcrum debuted their dual-wave Sharq biomimicry aero highway wheels final summer time following some Unbound gravel racing on the 42-47mm deep authentic model. However now they’ve doubled down for on-road aerodynamics with a deeper 57-62mm replace. The wavy wheel profile is at all times an eye-catcher. However it seems like there’s some legit aero science behind Fulcrum’s 3D method, the place there are two totally different wave profiles, that modify from the asymmetrical exterior to the symmetrical centerline of the rim, smoothing airflow because the wheels spin alongside down the highway. The result’s that the rim part varies from a extra flat-sided blunt-nose profile on the spoke, to a barely extra V-shaped aero profile about 1/4 of the way in which in entrance of the spoke on the backside of the wheel.
Fulcrum explains that this particular 3D asymmetrical design higher manages airflow over the carbon rim and broad tires, each lowering aerodynamic drag immediately into the wind and in crosswinds. Now the deeper rims with an up to date 2-Wave Rim profile are optimized to enhance air stream and cut back turbulence at greater highway driving speeds.
“Wind tunnel and highway exams have proven that with 30 mm tires there’s a 10% enchancment in aerodynamic effectivity in comparison with the Sharq 42, at 45 km/h. Sharq 57 is subsequently quicker in actual world circumstances.”
Tech particulars
- proprietary FF100 hi-mod carbon combine building
- 2-Wave patent-pending aerodynamic rim profile
- 57-62mm depth
- 25mm inner width (for 30mm and wider tires)
- 2-Manner Match hooked tubeless-ready profile
- uninterrupted MoMag rim mattress with no spoke holes, means it’s tubeless-ready with out tape
- straight out of the mould C-Lux end with no added clearcoat, laser-etched graphics & water switch logos
- flat aero stainless spokes & exterior alloy nipples, laced 2:1 for uniform stress
- traditional cup & cone USB ceramic bearings
- HG, MS12, XDR & N3W freehubs obtainable
- 1520g whole wheelset weight (claimed)
Fulcrum Sharq 57 aero wheels – Pricing, choices & availability
The brand new deeper Fulcrum Sharq 57 aero carbon highway wheels can be found now at Fulcrum retailers globally, for a similar $2807 / 2560€ worth because the shallower wheels. They’re fully made in Europe, are tubeless-ready out of the field with out rim tape, and embrace tubeless valves and wheel baggage.
Choose from Shimano HG, MicroSpline, SRAM XDR & Campagnolo N3W freehub our bodies to suit them to all the most recent highway or gravel bike groupsets.
