Fulcrum Racing 6 (Oh Snap)
08-24-10, 04:54 PM
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Racing 6 are designed for everyday use and training. An optimum proposal from Fulcrum which guarantees excellent quality.
The hubs are completely new: oversized and provided with flanges for blade hammer-head spokes. Smoothness is ensured by sealed high-quality bearings and they have a new single-piece body which incorporates the freewheel body and pawl carrier in a single component with a considerable reduction of weight.
The spokes have blade hammer-heads of the Aero type and differentiated thickness, 24 in the front wheel and 27 in the rear wheel.There is radial spoking for the front wheel and the patented Fulcrum 2:1 Two-to-One™ Spoke Ratio for the rear wheel. Also unchanged is the presence of Dynamic Balance™ which, thanks to two oversized spokes, balances the concentration of the rim joint material during wheel rotation.
The rim is a medium-sectioned one with a height of 24 mm with reinforcing eyelets for the spokes and turned braking surfaces.
The new Racing 5 wheels have a deeper upper bridge of the rim to facilitate clincher tire fitting.
Racing 6 wheels are compatible with Campagnolo®, Shimano and Sram drivetrains.
The hubs are completely new: oversized and provided with flanges for blade hammer-head spokes. Smoothness is ensured by sealed high-quality bearings and they have a new single-piece body which incorporates the freewheel body and pawl carrier in a single component with a considerable reduction of weight.
The spokes have blade hammer-heads of the Aero type and differentiated thickness, 24 in the front wheel and 27 in the rear wheel.There is radial spoking for the front wheel and the patented Fulcrum 2:1 Two-to-One™ Spoke Ratio for the rear wheel. Also unchanged is the presence of Dynamic Balance™ which, thanks to two oversized spokes, balances the concentration of the rim joint material during wheel rotation.
The rim is a medium-sectioned one with a height of 24 mm with reinforcing eyelets for the spokes and turned braking surfaces.
The new Racing 5 wheels have a deeper upper bridge of the rim to facilitate clincher tire fitting.
Racing 6 wheels are compatible with Campagnolo®, Shimano and Sram drivetrains.
08-24-10, 07:01 PM
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I have the Fulcrum Racing 6's on my brand new Specialized Tarmac SL2 2011. I have tried finding them on the fulcrum website, but they have not updated them. So far, they are very good wheels and ride well.
08-24-10, 07:21 PM
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I'm guessing that they're a cross between the 5 and 6. From the description it sounds like a proprietary hub (similar to the 7) with bladed spokes like the 5. Kind of a half-measure between the 5 and 7....hence the "6".
08-24-10, 07:57 PM
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The new Specialized 2011 models are now up in the Specialized website to include MSRP. And yes Fulcrum 6 is in the offering.
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...nuItemId=14878
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...nuItemId=14878
08-25-10, 09:35 AM
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According to the local Specialized dealer they are going to be spec'd with 6's and 4's this year. He said the 4 was equal to a 3 and the 6 to a 5. Basically said it was a way for Fulcrum to determine if it was a model that came as "standard equipment" on a bike or purchased aftermarket? So far Specialized is the only thing I've seen with these though?
08-25-10, 11:37 AM
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This is a Racing 6. I was going to buy a set of these wheels from somebody who just got a new Roubaix (2011 model). So I can confirm first hand that these are Racing 6 wheels.
08-25-10, 05:37 PM
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The answer to the Racing 6 question.
I just got a reply back from Campagnolo/Fulcrum that I sent them re the Racing 6 wheels, and here is their reply:
Dear Sir,
Racing 6 are made only specifically for Specialized as a unique product to them. You can’t find any information about them in our catalogue range; for this reason I’m not able to help you either. I’m sorry.
Cordiali Saluti/ Best Regards
Federico Fiori
Service Center
fax 0444/225400
Italy
nota : per domande frequenti la invito a consultare le FAQ da ora disponibili on-line. Allego link:
https://www.campagnolo.com/jsp/it/faq/index.jsp
note: for frequent questions I invite you to check the FAQ now available on-line. Here the link:
https://www.campagnolo.com/jsp/en/faq/index.jsp
Therefore, if you want a pair of Racing 6's, then you'll have to buy a Specialized.....
I just got a reply back from Campagnolo/Fulcrum that I sent them re the Racing 6 wheels, and here is their reply:
Dear Sir,
Racing 6 are made only specifically for Specialized as a unique product to them. You can’t find any information about them in our catalogue range; for this reason I’m not able to help you either. I’m sorry.
Cordiali Saluti/ Best Regards
Federico Fiori
Service Center
fax 0444/225400
Italy
nota : per domande frequenti la invito a consultare le FAQ da ora disponibili on-line. Allego link:
https://www.campagnolo.com/jsp/it/faq/index.jsp
note: for frequent questions I invite you to check the FAQ now available on-line. Here the link:
https://www.campagnolo.com/jsp/en/faq/index.jsp
Therefore, if you want a pair of Racing 6's, then you'll have to buy a Specialized.....
08-25-10, 05:52 PM
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How does the freehub sound? Fulcrum wheels that Specialized used in the past were very loud.
08-25-10, 05:53 PM
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The answer to the Racing 6 question.
I just got a reply back from Campagnolo/Fulcrum that I sent them re the Racing 6 wheels, and here is their reply:
Dear Sir,
Racing 6 are made only specifically for Specialized as a unique product to them. You can’t find any information about them in our catalogue range; for this reason I’m not able to help you either. I’m sorry.
Cordiali Saluti/ Best Regards
Federico Fiori
Service Center
fax 0444/225400
Italy
nota : per domande frequenti la invito a consultare le FAQ da ora disponibili on-line. Allego link:
https://www.campagnolo.com/jsp/it/faq/index.jsp
note: for frequent questions I invite you to check the FAQ now available on-line. Here the link:
https://www.campagnolo.com/jsp/en/faq/index.jsp
Therefore, if you want a pair of Racing 6's, then you'll have to buy a Specialized.....
I just got a reply back from Campagnolo/Fulcrum that I sent them re the Racing 6 wheels, and here is their reply:
Dear Sir,
Racing 6 are made only specifically for Specialized as a unique product to them. You can’t find any information about them in our catalogue range; for this reason I’m not able to help you either. I’m sorry.
Cordiali Saluti/ Best Regards
Federico Fiori
Service Center
fax 0444/225400
Italy
nota : per domande frequenti la invito a consultare le FAQ da ora disponibili on-line. Allego link:
https://www.campagnolo.com/jsp/it/faq/index.jsp
note: for frequent questions I invite you to check the FAQ now available on-line. Here the link:
https://www.campagnolo.com/jsp/en/faq/index.jsp
Therefore, if you want a pair of Racing 6's, then you'll have to buy a Specialized.....
08-25-10, 06:00 PM
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i know, but that doesnt answer the question. they put "house" wheels (thats not derogatory) on their high end bikes and then outsource their "low end" wheels to campagnolo (the only company they leave out of their drivetrain options) i guess i would have thought they would have gone to sram or shimano (the di2 kit wears dura-ace wheels)
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i am guessing they are not trying to water the roval name down like trek did with bontrager, but i am surprised to see them turn to campagnolo
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i am guessing they are not trying to water the roval name down like trek did with bontrager, but i am surprised to see them turn to campagnolo
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08-25-10, 06:01 PM
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Ok, here is the simple answer to the question, though someone guessed a similar answer above:
For Specialized wheels in 2011, they are partnering with Fulcrum to produce a line special for the company. They are combining a higher end up with the lower end rim. For example, the Fulcrum 6 has a 5 hub paired with a 7 rim. Thus, the 6.
The 4s are the same way: 3hub + 5 rims = Fulcrum Racing 4
For Specialized wheels in 2011, they are partnering with Fulcrum to produce a line special for the company. They are combining a higher end up with the lower end rim. For example, the Fulcrum 6 has a 5 hub paired with a 7 rim. Thus, the 6.
The 4s are the same way: 3hub + 5 rims = Fulcrum Racing 4
08-25-10, 06:44 PM
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i know, but that doesnt answer the question. they put "house" wheels (thats not derogatory) on their high end bikes and then outsource their "low end" wheels to campagnolo (the only company they leave out of their drivetrain options) i guess i would have thought they would have gone to sram or shimano (the di2 kit wears dura-ace wheels)
edit:
i am guessing they are not trying to water the roval name down like trek did with bontrager, but i am surprised to see them turn to campagnolo
edit:
i am guessing they are not trying to water the roval name down like trek did with bontrager, but i am surprised to see them turn to campagnolo
03-11-11, 11:06 AM
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Having just had my Fulcrum Racing 6 wheels stolen I can tell you that they only come on new Specialized bikes and you can't buy them anywhere.
I've replaced them with Fulcrum Racing 5. As it was the insurance company that paid I hope I've done well! Not that I can try them yet as my Shimano cassette won't fit until I change the freewheel body... harrumph.
I've replaced them with Fulcrum Racing 5. As it was the insurance company that paid I hope I've done well! Not that I can try them yet as my Shimano cassette won't fit until I change the freewheel body... harrumph.
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03-11-11, 12:24 PM
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Ok, here is the simple answer to the question, though someone guessed a similar answer above:
For Specialized wheels in 2011, they are partnering with Fulcrum to produce a line special for the company. They are combining a higher end up with the lower end rim. For example, the Fulcrum 6 has a 5 hub paired with a 7 rim. Thus, the 6.
The 4s are the same way: 3hub + 5 rims = Fulcrum Racing 4
For Specialized wheels in 2011, they are partnering with Fulcrum to produce a line special for the company. They are combining a higher end up with the lower end rim. For example, the Fulcrum 6 has a 5 hub paired with a 7 rim. Thus, the 6.
The 4s are the same way: 3hub + 5 rims = Fulcrum Racing 4
One addition - the spokes for a Fulcrum 6 are the same a Fulcrum 7, and for a Fulcrum 4 they are the same as a Fulcrum 5.
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