Test Newmen Street Allround Vonoa: the best value for money in the market?

When Newmen unveiled the Streem Vonoa range, the data sheet had enough to raise an eyebrow: 1305g the pair, differentiated profiles 49mm at the front and 54mm at the back, VOCOA Aerowide carbon rays, an integrated removable valve, all for 1690€. In a segment where carbon rays are generally reserved for wheels exceeding 2500€This position deserved serious verification, far from press releases.

In total, about 1500km were travelled on hilly terrain, with a Pirelli Pzero RS TLR mounted in 30mm at 3.5 bar, on my Focus Izalco Max 9.9 equipped with Dura Ace Di2. The exits covered various profiles: bumps, flats, degraded areas, in weather conditions alternating dry and wet pavement. The comparison mark available is a set of DT Swiss ERC 1100 45mm, on which I accumulated more than 5000km on the same bike, a complete test to be published soon. This is not a direct output-by-out comparison, but it is sufficient to situate key sensations.

Presentation and control

Placed on the balance before mounting, the Street Allround Vonoa display 1342gagainst the 1305g announced by Newmen, with a distribution of 599g for the front wheel and 743g for the rear wheel. A gap of 37g (+2.8%) which remains within the usual range of manufacturing tolerances, but which it is better to know before comparing data sheets between competitors.

The matt finish is sober. It does more « serious tool » that « premium product » in the cosmetic sense of the term, which corresponds well to the positioning of the brand. The inscriptions are discreet, the look is consistent. Compared to the DT Swiss ERC 1100 45mm that j'use in parallel, the difference in level of finish is noticeable from the start: DT Swiss displays a performance quality that is difficult to match in this range of prices, and the Newmen do not claim to play on this field. It's assumed, and it's consistent with the rate. The number of rays immediately hits: 15 front, 18 rear, where almost all competitors revolve around 21/21 or 18/21. Newmen justifies this choice by the geometry of VONOA Aerowide rays, carbon flat and wide section flatspokes, announced 40% lighter than steel rays of equivalent strength. The idea is physically consistent: less rays, but more rigid rays laterally, which reduce both the aerodynamic drag and the rotating mass.

If the FADE R CS hubs are made in Germany, the VONOA rims and spokes are produced in Asia, an arbitration assumed and the main lever that allows to hold the tariff to 1690€ without sacrificing specifications. An element of land legitimacy completes the table: Newmen is the sponsor of the Total Energy team, ProTeam training, which uses precisely this allround Vonoa model over the entire season and all race profiles. On cobbled classics as on mountain stages, riders do not change wheels.

To situate these 1342g measured in their context: Corima 45R weighs 1395g for 1590€ with steel beams and only 22mm internal width. The Mavic Cosmic SLR 45 displays 1480g for 1999€ 23mm internal. The Scope R4 (1698)€) announces 1349g with steel beams in 23mm. Only the Miche Deva RD 52 competes on weight with its announced 1305g and carbon rays, but its price of 3200€ place them in unrelated commercial categories.

The removable valve: what the mark does not say clearly enough

The Newmen Street Aero removable valve is the most visually distinctive element of these wheels. The principle: a valve integrated into the rim, without any exceedance, for a completely smooth profile. Newmen claims savings of 1.5W to 45km/h. Hard to validate this figure on the ground without a comparative protocol, but aerodynamic gain is credible and The visual effect is undeniable.

The tubetype assembly with Tubolito chambers delivered with the wheels is learned in two or three inflatings: it is simply a matter of screwing the valve extension from the outside into the right axis. In tubeless, on the other hand, the procedure becomes frankly laborious. The removable valve adapter, which ensures sealing from inside the rim, requires a millimeter positioning before mounting the tire, and the valve section is too small to allow the liquid preventive to pass. In practice: one side of the tire must be disassembled after slamming and then deflating to inject the preventive, then pull up the rod and reinflate. This is not impossible, but in a market which has generally simplified this procedure to the extreme, it is a real point of friction.

To this are added two concrete problems with plugs that deserve to be documented. These small black caps, almost invisible on the matte black rim, disappear with a disconcerting ease at the first inflation: their small size and dark color do not forgive if they fall to the ground. But the problem does not stop there. Each stopper consists of a plastic body covered with a rubber seal ensuring the sealing of the valve hole. After about 1000km, when removing the stopper to access the valve, the rubber part separated from the plastic body and remained stuck in the hole. The picture below illustrates precisely this defect. This type of failure on an accessory directly involved in tubeless sealing is not acceptable on a product at 1690€.

On the road

Tubeless assembly and first rolling

The tubeless assembly described above finally closed, not without patience. The sides of the Pirelli Pzero RS slammed properly at the pump on foot once the rod was well positioned in the rim hooks. The rim bottom provided is of good quality and does not pose any adhesion problems. It is the removable valve system, and it alone, which complicates the operation. Once this first installation behind you, the following swellings remain A little more tedious but controlled.

Recovery and responsiveness

From the first turn of the wheel, the Streem Allround Vonoa respond with a frankness that I do not spontaneously associate with profiles of 49 and 54mm. As a dancer in a bump, I do not perceive this resistance to acceleration characteristic of deep rims loaded with rotating mass. The revivals are alive, the bike answers. This is precisely where carbon shelving reveals its relevance: by reducing the number of rays while maintaining lateral rigidity, Newmen manages to maintain a reduced inertia relative to rim weight.

Compared to the DT Swiss ERC 1100 45mm, the Newmen are more nervous and dynamic when it comes to recovery. The ERC 1100 have a character « Father », quieter. It is a real pleasure to ride on these players.

The FADE R CS hub deserves a particular point. With its 3 ratchets and 36 engagement points (about 10° angle), it does not claim to compete with high density ratchet systems such as DT Swiss 36 teeth (6.6°) or Chris King (5°). Newmen's goal was to maximize sustainability by limiting the constraints on ratchets, even if it was to accept a less immediate commitment. On 1500km of test, this bet holds: no jump, no premature wear.

The freewheel also deserves to be mentioned for what really distinguishes it from competitors: its sound level. The FADE R CS is remarkably quiet. It lies somewhere between the near-silence of the Campagnolo hubs and the deafening climax of the DT Swiss, which is heard ten metres away in a descent. For cyclists sensitive to this parameter, often forgotten from the technical data sheets, this is a real daily advantage.

Ascent behaviour

These wheels do not penalise in climb despite 49/54mm of profile, and it is one of their most difficult qualities to find at this price. The brace takes well, without feeling to fight excessive inertia at low speed. Combined with the measured weight of 1342g, the sensation is consistent with what is expected of a pair of versatile wheels intended not to change according to the profile.

Flat behaviour and inertia

On the plate, the first detail that marks is not visual: it is a light whistle characteristic of carbon rays at sustained speedEven sitting. This discrete and regular sound confirms that the low number of rays is a well-accepted aerodynamic choice, not just a light decision.

The true character of these wheels is expressed between 30 and 45km/h. The acquired speed is kept with striking efficiency, as if the road were slightly sloping without it being so. It's this feeling of « parade » suitable for wheels well designed for maintaining speed, which naturally pushed to stay on the large brace rather than to mill. The differentiated profile plays a coherent role here: the front, less deep, behaves less nervously by crosswind, while the rear fully exploits its inertia potential in the wheel axis.

Comfort and filtration

With 24mm internal width and 33.5mm external width, these wheels are designed to accommodate a 30mm tire (measured 31.8mm) in optimal conditions, and it is precisely in this configuration that I They were very much appreciated. In 30mm to 3.5 bars, high frequency vibrations are filtered, microbosses pass without spreading in the frame, and confidence in descent is real. It is no coincidence that Total Energy uses this model on classics including paved areas.

On this precise criterion, the DT Swiss ERC 1100 45mm offer a lower comfort in 28mm. Their thinner internal width leaves less room for the tire to work in the rim, resulting in less enveloping filtration on degraded coating.

However, I must point out one point to watch over time: I have seen water build up in the rim, suggesting that the beam heads may not be perfectly watertight. This phenomenon, which two other independent users confirmed to have observed, had no visible effect on my bearings during the test. But I will follow him closely, especially for cyclists who drive regularly in rain.

Review

At the end of the 1500km, the balance sheet is positive, But not without nuances. These wheels do not dominate any single category, but they do something difficult: they are excellent in all at once, at a rate that did not have direct equivalent in 2026 for this combination of specifications.

This unreservedly convinces: technical coherence. The VONOA Aerowide shelving delivers exactly what it promises: reduced inertia, lateral rigidity without compromise, stable tension over time. The removable valve, despite mounting constraints, is a technically justified innovation. As for the Newmen VAS, he demonstrated his concrete seriousness: on a removable valve whose net had been damaged by a cross clamp, the exchange was realized in 10 days, without justification, without discussion. The brand, which mutualizes certain logistical means with Cube without financial link, has built its reputation on this type of service for years.

What makes you tickle: the finish noted 6.5/10. The matt appears to be whitening, the removable valve plugs falter for use, and tubeless mounting remains the major irritant of these wheels. In a market which has generally simplified this procedure, the stress imposed by the removable valve is difficult to defend objectively.

These wheels make sense for the versatile cyclist who often rides, wants to feel competitive wheels without putting 3000€, and is not allergic to a first tubeless assembly a little technical. They don't make sense to anyone looking for friction-free mounting or ceramic bearings. Passed this initial brake, There is clearly not too much to hesitate about.

Technical specifications

• Profile: 49mm (front) / 54mm (back)
• Weight: 1305g announced / 1342g measured (585g AV / 720g AR according to manufacturer)
• Internal width: 24mm
• External width: 33.5m m
• Moths: Newmen FADE R CS, 3 ratchets, 36 engagement points, made in Germany
• Rays: VONA Aerowide carbon flatspoke, 15 front / 18 rear, made in Asia
• Wheels: Carbon, Hooked TLR, made in Asia
• Bearings: Double sealing steel
• Braking compatibility: Centerlock Disc
• Tire compatibility: Hooked Tubeless Ready (up to 32mm)
• Axis: Front 12x100mm / Rear 12x142mm
• Max system weight: 130kg
• Price: 1690€ the pair
• Accessories provided: 2x Tubolito air chamber with removable valve, 2x removable valve tubeless, valve tool, valve adapter, seal

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FAQ

Are Newmen Street Allround Vonoa tubeless compatible? Yes, the rims are Hooked Tubeless Ready with an internal width of 24mm and external width of 33.5mm. They accept tubeless tires up to 32mm. Mounting is, however, more complex than average due to the removable valve, which requires dismantling one side of the tire to inject the preventive.

What cassette body for the Newmen Street Allround Vonoa? The wheels are available in two versions: Shimano HG body (compatible 10-11-12 speeds) and SRAM XDR (compatible SRAM AXS groups). The braking is Centerlock, with 12x100mm cross axes at the front and 12x142mm at the rear.

What is the reliability of the Newmen VAS? Newmen is a German brand that mutualizes certain logistical means with Cube, without financial link. The VAS was very reactive during my test: a removable valve exchange with deteriorated net was processed in 10 days without proof. The FADE R CS hubs are made in Germany.