Fulcrum Wind 40 DB
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Fulcrum Wind 40 DB
Scope R4 Disc
862,02
Scope R4 Disc
Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35 TLR Disc
335,44
Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35 TLR Disc
Elitewheels Drive 36D II
1 167,99
Elitewheels Drive 36D II

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Fulcrum Wind 40 DB
Scope R4 Disc
Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35 TLR Disc
Elitewheels Drive 36D II
Fulcrum Wind 40 DB

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Scope R4 Disc

862,02

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Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35 TLR Disc

335,44

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Elitewheels Drive 36D II

1 167,99

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This is what our customers think

Reviews
Pros
Good looks (2x)
Stickers can come off
Sleek wheels
Nice combo aero and still reasonably light
rigid (4x)
Aerodynamic (3x)
Light (3x)
Stiffness (2x)
Comfort
Weight
Loud freehub
Beautiful design
Rides fine
Low rim and light weight perfect for the mountains
Easy to mount
Cons
Finish
Hubs
crosswind sensitive
Lettering is sensitive to scratches
Pricey (4x)
This rim likes to be heard
Wheel bags are indeed not a luxury
Expensive, but cheaper than a new bike
Price
Hub makes a lot of noise (not really a disadvantage)

According to the product specialist

Pros
The 40 mm rim height makes the Wind 40 DB wheels very versatile; high enough for aerodynamic advantage, but low enough for use on windy roads.
It is possible to fit tires from 23 mm to 42 mm. This ensures that the Wind 40 DB wheels can be used in both your racing bike and gravel bike.
Thanks to the Fulcrum 2-WayFit technology, it is possible to mount both clincher and tubeless tires.
The sealed bearings in these wheels run smoothly and at the same time are well sealed against water and dirt.
Because of the incredibly beautiful appearance of these wheels you risk getting stared at.
The Scope R4 Disc wheelset is very all-round thanks to its 45mm deep rim and low weight of 1569 grams.
Thanks to the Algorithm Enhanced Aerodynamics technology, the rim is optimised to achieve the optimal and most aerodynamic rim profile.
The Diamond Ratchet Body system is extremely light and ensures that the power delivered is transferred to the wheel even faster.
Riding tubeless has many advantages: more comfort, lower rolling resistance and better puncture resistance.
Scope wheels are developed in the Netherlands in cooperation with Schwalbe, SKF, TU Eindhoven and TU Delft, so high quality is guaranteed.
These wheels have a good price/quality ratio.
This Aeolus Elite 35 TLR Disc has a low aerodynamic profile, which allows you to use the wheels for many disciplines.
These Bontrager wheels are tubeless-ready. You can easily ride without an inner tube, which improves weight, grip, rolling resistance, and puncture resistance.
The Aeolus Elite wheels have no weight limit and come with a lifetime warranty for the original purchaser.
Carbon wheelset with a 36 mm rim height and an impressively low weight of 1260 grams!
With a 31 mm outer rim width and a 23 mm inner rim width, these wheels are perfect to fit today's wide tyres.
This all-round wheelset performs well in the mountains but is also very efficient at high speeds thanks to extensive testing at the Silverstone Engineering Hub.
The carbon spokes further reduce weight and optimise power transfer.
The hubs are machined to 0.02 mm tolerances, ensuring that the ceramic bearings have less resistance and last longer.
Cons
The Wind 40 DB wheels give you less aerodynamic advantage than the higher Fulcrum Wind 55 DB wheels.
Only available with AFS Centerlock brake disc attachment. If you are driving with 6-hole brake discs, you will need to purchase new brake discs.
No wheel bags or brake discs are included when buying a wheelset.
A body for Sram XDR, Campagnolo or Campagnolo N3W is available separately.
These wheels are not suitable for Campagnolo cassettes.
The wheels are slightly heavier than lightweight high-end aero wheels.
Carbon spokes are slightly more fragile in case of an impact but the set includes four spare spokes!

Specifications

Bearing Type
Industrial
Industrial
Industrial
Industrial
Type of wheel
Wheelset
Wheelset
Wheelset
Front Wheel
Rear Wheel
Wheelset
Rim Depth
40 mm
45 mm
35 mm
36 mm
Rim Material
Carbon
Carbon
Carbon
Carbon
Maximum Total Weight
109 kg
None
None
120 kg
Rim Width
27 mm
28 mm
27 mm
31 mm
Rim Width (internal)
19 mm
21 mm
19.5 mm
23 mm
Tyre Type
Folding tyre
Tubeless
Folding tyre
Tubeless
Folding tyre
Tubeless
Folding tyre
Tubeless
Nipple Type
External
External
External
External
Body Type
SRAM Race 10/11 speed
Shimano Race HG 9-12 speed
SRAM XDR 12 speed
SRAM Race 10/11 speed
Shimano Race HG 9-12 speed
SRAM XDR 12 speed
SRAM Race 10/11 speed
Shimano Race HG 9-12 speed
SRAM Race 10/11 speed
Shimano Race HG 9-12 speed
SRAM XDR 12 speed
Number of spokes in front wheel
24
21
24
21
Number of spokes in rear wheel
24
24
24
24
Engagement
7.2 degrees
Brake Type
Disc - Centerlock
Disc - Centerlock
Disc - Centerlock
Disc - Centerlock
Quantity
1 piece
Wheel bags included
No
No
No
Axle System Front Hub
100 x 12 mm axle
100 x 12 mm axle
100 x 12 mm axle
100 x 12 mm axle
Axle System Rear Hub
142 x 12 mm axle
142 x 12 mm axle
142 x 12 mm axle
142 x 12 mm axle
Spoke Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Steel
Carbon
Nipple Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spoke Type
Straight Pull
Straight Pull
J-bend
Straight Pull
Brake pads included
No
No
No
Quick Releases included
No
No
No
Decal Colour
Grey
White
Black
Black
Black
Warranty
2 years
3 years
Life time warranty
3 years
Extended warranty
No
Yes, after registration
Yes
No
Crash Replacement
Crash replacement
Crash replacement
Crash replacement
Crash replacement
Suitable tyre width
25 mm
28 mm
30 mm
32 mm
33 mm
35 mm
37 mm
40 mm
42 mm
44 mm
47 mm
50 mm
25 mm
28 mm
30 mm
32 mm
33 mm
35 mm
37 mm
40 mm
42 mm
44 mm
47 mm
50 mm
25 mm
28 mm
30 mm
32 mm
33 mm
35 mm
37 mm
40 mm
42 mm
44 mm
47 mm
50 mm
Collection
2022
2025
2025
2025
Weight provided by manufacturer
1620 grams
1569 grams
1665 grams
1260 grams
Wheel Size
28 inch (700c)
28 inch (700c)
28 inch (700c)
Colour
Black
Brown
Black
Black
Wheel characteristic(s)
Aerodynamic wheels
Lightweight climbing wheels
Aerodynamic wheels
Lightweight climbing wheels
Extra comfortable wheels
Lightweight climbing wheels
Required valve length
> 55 mm
> 60 mm
> 50 mm
> 50 mm
Recommended rim depth
< 45 mm
Tyre width recommended by Mantel
25 to 28 mm
28 to 32 mm
25 to 28 mm
28 to 35 mm
Hookless?
Not Hookless
Not Hookless
Not Hookless