It is a small revolution that has just taken place in Biel, Switzerland. DT Swiss, a world leader in stainless steel radius and guardian of a certain manufacturing tradition, has just crossed a major technological path. For the first time in its history, the brand launches a pair of wheels equipped with carbon rays: the DT Swiss ARC...
If you have recently consulted high-end wheel data sheets such as those of Zipp, DT Swiss, Swiss Side or the latest aerodynamic frames, you have inevitably come across a mysterious acronym: CFD. Often branded as a guarantee of scientific quality and absolute performance, this term remains obscure for the majority of...
The North-Irish brand Scribe Cycling, known for its very aggressive performance-price ratio, is moving to a higher speed with its new Ultra range. Forget the entry-level, Scribe now aims at the very top of the board with a bold statement: offer the fastest pair of wheels on the market certified by the UCI. For...
The French brand Prymahl, so far associated with Origin bikes, takes off and asserts itself as a fully-fledged entity with a clear ambition: to impose itself on the high performance wheel market. With no less than 27 new models for road, gravel and gravel MTB, the brand of Rouvignies hits a big blow. We analyzed in detail...
MAVIC, the iconic French brand re-launched in 2020 by the Bourrelier group, unveils an update of its Cosmic SLR 45 Disc, wheels cut for road and gravel performance. With a weight of 1,480 g the pair and a competitive price of 1,999 €, they position themselves as a serious alternative to Zipp or Enve, especially below the bar of the 2...
Fulcrum unveiled its new Soniq 42 wheels, an alternative more accessible to the prestigious Sharq, but just as impressive. Designed for road and gravel cyclists looking for versatility, these carbon wheels combine advanced technologies such as 2-Wave Rim and FF80 stratification. In this article, we explore their...
The massive reminder launched by DT Swiss in July 2025 on some of their carbon wheels is a critical subject that deserves immediate attention. If you're riding with high-end models like ARC, ERC, CRC or HEC, this article guides you step by step. We're going to shell the wheels involved, the defect identified, the risks involved, and above all...
Zipp, the American brand of SRAM, redefines the standards of carbon wheels in 2025 with the 303 SW and 353 NSW, launched in May. Designed for road and gravel (303 SW) or race versatility (353 NSW), they incorporate a major innovation: the AXS Wheel Sensor pressure sensor, a first for real-time tire pressure monitoring...
Ekoi, a French brand based in Fréjus, made a remarkable entry into the world of carbon wheels with its first road wheels, the 50 Ultimate, launched in April 2025. Renowned for its helmets, glasses and textiles, Ekoi expands its offer with this full carbon model, the result of a collaboration with SCOM, a Chinese company expert in composites...
Fulcrum, a well-known Italian brand, enriched its Speed range in 2025 with the Speed Team 42 and 57, a decline in the Speed 42 and 57 carbon wheels launched in 2023. In line with the old finishes Competizion – boosted versions of standard models – these wheels combine style and performance. Designed in Italy and made in Europe, they...
