{"id":1874156,"date":"2026-04-09T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1874156"},"modified":"2026-04-09T08:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T05:00:00","slug":"parcours-claims-its-new-vibracore-vibration-damping-wheel-tech-is-equivalent-to-a-10-15-psi-drop-in-tyre-pressure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1874156","title":{"rendered":"Parcours claims its new Vibracore vibration-damping wheel tech is equivalent to a 10-15 PSI drop in tyre pressure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fbAdDQyZegtwfQmqUSJdDB-2560-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nCycling Tech &amp; Components\n<\/li>\n<li>\nWheels &amp; Tyres\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Parcours claims its new Vibracore vibration-damping wheel tech is equivalent to a 10-15 PSI drop in tyre pressure<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\"><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nTom Wieckowski <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-04-09T08:00:00Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n9 April 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Could a new recyclable carbon technology help lower vibration from carbon road wheels? <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-700 mb-2 text-[12px] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-gray-700 [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"newsletter-modal-confirmation\" class=\"hidden\">\n<p class=\"sm:text-xl text-base font-bold text-black mb-3 p-0\">You are now subscribed<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-gray-600 mb-4 text-sm sm:text-base\">Your newsletter sign-up was successful<\/p>\n<div id=\"newsletter-modal-confirmation__userlogin\" class=\"hidden\">\n<hr class=\"my-5 h-px bg-gray-300 border-0\">\n<div class=\"items-start flex flex-col h-full justify-between\">\n<div class=\"flcw-text pb-5 pt-2 leading-[1.3]\"> An account already exists for this email address, please log in.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-subscribe-to-our-newsletter\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nSubscribe to our newsletter\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fancy-box\" id=\"elk-ff917399-adf4-4757-b643-56113df4bacc\">\n<div class=\"fancy_box-title\">Tech specs: Parcours Strade GT<\/div>\n<div class=\"fancy_box_body\">\n<p class=\"fancy-box__body-text\"><strong>Price: <\/strong>\u00a32,499 \/ US$3,299 \/ \u20ac3,199 (steel bearings) \/ \u00a32,719 \/ US$3,589 \/ \u20ac3,489 (ceramic bearings) <br \/><strong>Weight: <\/strong>1,130 grams &#8211; 495g front \/ 635 grams rear. <br \/><strong>Freehub drive:<\/strong> 60 tooth star ratchet<br \/><strong>Depth: <\/strong>49.2mm front \/ 54mm rear <br \/><strong>Rim widths:<\/strong> 23.5mm hooked internal <br \/><strong>Spokes:<\/strong> Alpina Carbolite Aero<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-0b0298c3-a947-46eb-b37d-53306dc57ace\">British wheel brand Parcours has launched a new, high-end road wheelset today named the Strade GT, which boasts some interesting claims around vibrational loss-saving technology. The brand says this is a wheelset for riders wanting &#8216;aero efficiency, stability, and long distance comfort in a single system.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">This news comes well-timed, in the run-up to Paris-Roubaix, as comfort over rough surfaces and the tech that helps it is dominating our thoughts here in the <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> tech team.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0b0298c3-a947-46eb-b37d-53306dc57ace-2\">Whilst these aren&#8217;t wheels designed to help anyone over the Hell of the North&#8217;s brutal stones, they do have some interesting claims around lowering vibrational losses and fatigue and helping riders stay fresher for longer.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MRdcveigHcbEeei3uw5URg-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MRdcveigHcbEeei3uw5URg-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Vision Metron RS CS Silver ED: Exclusive excellence<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t2MyR26TAkxEWWtxGykfUB-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t2MyR26TAkxEWWtxGykfUB-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Pirelli boasts new aerodynamic trick with its new P-Zero SL-R race tyre<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZkLb24dY6WvjvMDtZDmi76-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZkLb24dY6WvjvMDtZDmi76-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Behold the &#8216;chopped aero speed shape&#8217; &#8211; Roval&#8217;s new gravel wheels are certainly a departure from the norm<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The headline claim here from Parcours is that the Strade GT wheels&#8217; vibration-damping tech, which we get into below, is equivalent to reducing tyre pressure by approximately 10-15psi, which, at face value, is quite the claim.<\/p>\n<p>The new tech is the focus here, but spec-wise, the wheels appear to tick a lot of boxes for the best road bike wheels. Like so many high-end wheels of late, they make use of carbon fibre spokes from Alpina, resulting in a claimed 1130-gram weight for the hooked 49\/54mm deep rims, which the brand says are optimised around 30mm tyres, in part thanks to the 23.5mm internal rim. The wheels are also said to be more aerodynamic than the current Parcours Strade wheel, to the tune of 3.2 watts at 48km\/h.<\/p>\n<p>Strade GT wheels will cost \u00a32,499 \/ US$3,299 \/ \u20ac3,199 for the steel bearing-equipped option and rise to \u00a32,719 \/ US$3,589 \/ \u20ac3,489 if you want ceramic bearings.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-p8DeEUZiPb6st5CUgoZ7gh-u9DI0BAaMLkRgm1HzltocLDNifNyXjyg\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-p8DeEUZiPb6st5CUgoZ7gh-u9DI0BAaMLkRgm1HzltocLDNifNyXjyg slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 4<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6FTBuV9rHr5JroCi7EbvgC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6FTBuV9rHr5JroCi7EbvgC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6FTBuV9rHr5JroCi7EbvgC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6FTBuV9rHr5JroCi7EbvgC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6FTBuV9rHr5JroCi7EbvgC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6FTBuV9rHr5JroCi7EbvgC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 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40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eiTT6RGeArwps2RygU4vrC.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eiTT6RGeArwps2RygU4vrC.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eiTT6RGeArwps2RygU4vrC.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Parcours )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PvFW5Nmd3wZbm87hBiJkaC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PvFW5Nmd3wZbm87hBiJkaC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PvFW5Nmd3wZbm87hBiJkaC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PvFW5Nmd3wZbm87hBiJkaC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PvFW5Nmd3wZbm87hBiJkaC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PvFW5Nmd3wZbm87hBiJkaC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PvFW5Nmd3wZbm87hBiJkaC.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PvFW5Nmd3wZbm87hBiJkaC.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PvFW5Nmd3wZbm87hBiJkaC.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Parcours )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-7ea88b40-bd32-4442-865b-37c254bc583b\">Parcours has used a new trademarked technology named Vibracore in the Strade GT wheels, which makes use of reclaimed Aligned Formable Fibre Technology (AFFT) from Welsh brand Lineat, in conjunction with Nottingham Trent University. Interestingly, the brand has to ship this material to its factory in the Far East for it to be incorporated into its wheels.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-p8DeEUZiPb6st5CUgoZ7gh\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-p8DeEUZiPb6st5CUgoZ7gh slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>I spoke with Parcours on the project, and was told a greener wheelset was the initial goal with the Strade GT wheels, but the brand told me that the smoother ride quality the recycled carbon fibre material gave the wheels jumped out early on.<\/p>\n<p>The recycled AFFT material is said to allow a &#8216;different interaction within the laminate&#8217; and influences how energy is transferred between layers.<\/p>\n<p>The recycled material is integrated into the spoke bed of the rims, which the brand claims helps reduce vibration at a structural level. This material helps deaden road vibration at the rim, creating a smoother ride and reducing what we tend to think of as &#8216;road buzz&#8217;, which should ultimately help keep us feeling fresher and less fatigued.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TstC9yKw6aDwMTA7CYZ5ab-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TstC9yKw6aDwMTA7CYZ5ab-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Best triathlon wheels: Top TT wheelsets for your road bike or time trial bike<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mikForwhSjoECGciZiavj3-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mikForwhSjoECGciZiavj3-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">32-inch gravel wheels, aero tyres and more: Six tech highlights from the Cycling World Europe show<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BwzhRQbqkyJVPvCd3usu7N-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BwzhRQbqkyJVPvCd3usu7N-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Prototype Dura Ace wheels, an updated Canyon Aeroad frame and unreleased tyres from Specialized and Michelin &#8211; Opening Weekend tech gallery<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>It&#8217;s understandable for claims like this to raise eyebrows, especially now that large-volume tyres and low pressures can do so much to boost comfort. Is this tech needed?<\/p>\n<p>Parcours says it has done two years of testing to prove and develop the technology and even provided a lengthy white paper on its findings and test protocols. I haven&#8217;t included everything here, but I hope to test a pair of wheels for myself soon to really see what they are all about in the real world and compare my findings to the Parcours test results.<\/p>\n<p>Parcours says it worked with the Sports Engineering Department at Nottingham Trent University on its testing. The brand used multi-axis vibration sensors on a bike stem and at the rear of the top tube. Five test riders weighing between 55 and 105kg rode different frames with 28 and 30mm Vittoria Corsa Pro tyres at 40,60 and 80 PSI across two test wheelsets, one with Vibracore and one without, across a range of surfaces over multiple runs.<\/p>\n<p>The results showed reductions in RMS (root mean square) vibrational energy at Hertz ranges in line with what we typically feel as &#8216;road buzz&#8217; on the bike. And at 60PSI, the brand says the reduction is in line with a 10-15 PSI reduction in tyre pressure without any of the potential disadvantages of this.<\/p>\n<p>This is a top-line overview of the brand&#8217;s testing, which, as mentioned, I will dig into more soon. This new technology is interesting for tech fans at the very least, and if Vibracore delivers could be a way of staying fresher for longer on the bike.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3ab825e2-c8b8-4c30-977a-264967ad10ee\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRrXwHpM8kh8JJqS3R6DLJ-773-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRrXwHpM8kh8JJqS3R6DLJ-773-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRrXwHpM8kh8JJqS3R6DLJ-773-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRrXwHpM8kh8JJqS3R6DLJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRrXwHpM8kh8JJqS3R6DLJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRrXwHpM8kh8JJqS3R6DLJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Here&#8217;s a graph from the whitepaper showing test results at 60 PSI against another &#8216;standard&#8217; wheel <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Parcours)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Tech<\/p>\n<p>Road<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-p8DeEUZiPb6st5CUgoZ7gh\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-p8DeEUZiPb6st5CUgoZ7gh slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Tom Wieckowski<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Tech writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Tom joined the Cyclingnews team in late 2022 as a tech writer. Despite having a degree in English Literature he has spent his entire working life in the cycling industry in one form or another. He has over 10 years of experience as a qualified mechanic, with the last five years before joining Cyclingnews being spent running an independent workshop. This means he is just as happy tinkering away in the garage as he is out on the road bike, and he isn\u2019t afraid to pull a bike apart or get hands-on with it when testing to really see what it\u2019s made of.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>He has ridden and raced bikes from an early age up to a national level on the road and track, and has ridden and competed in most disciplines. He has a keen eye for pro-team tech and enjoys spotting new or interesting components in the wild. During his time at Cyclingnews, Tom has already interviewed some of the sport&#8217;s biggest names including Mathieu van der Poel, Tadej Poga\u010dar and Alberto Contador. 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BwzhRQbqkyJVPvCd3usu7N-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BwzhRQbqkyJVPvCd3usu7N-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Prototype Dura Ace wheels, an updated Canyon Aeroad frame and unreleased tyres from Specialized and Michelin &#8211; Opening Weekend tech gallery<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TUyQaGeEfmN9bvPWXe87oV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TUyQaGeEfmN9bvPWXe87oV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TUyQaGeEfmN9bvPWXe87oV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TUyQaGeEfmN9bvPWXe87oV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TUyQaGeEfmN9bvPWXe87oV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Vittoria T60 PRO Mixed Gravel Race tyre review: A unique looking gravel race tyre optimised for tough conditions<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZkLb24dY6WvjvMDtZDmi76-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZkLb24dY6WvjvMDtZDmi76-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZkLb24dY6WvjvMDtZDmi76-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZkLb24dY6WvjvMDtZDmi76-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZkLb24dY6WvjvMDtZDmi76-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Behold the &#8216;chopped aero speed shape&#8217; &#8211; Roval&#8217;s new gravel wheels are certainly a departure from the norm<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MRdcveigHcbEeei3uw5URg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MRdcveigHcbEeei3uw5URg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MRdcveigHcbEeei3uw5URg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MRdcveigHcbEeei3uw5URg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MRdcveigHcbEeei3uw5URg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Vision Metron RS CS Silver ED: Exclusive excellence<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t2MyR26TAkxEWWtxGykfUB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t2MyR26TAkxEWWtxGykfUB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t2MyR26TAkxEWWtxGykfUB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t2MyR26TAkxEWWtxGykfUB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t2MyR26TAkxEWWtxGykfUB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Pirelli boasts new aerodynamic trick with its new P-Zero SL-R race tyre<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v47Gx7qEYJFZwr9LWENh7g-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v47Gx7qEYJFZwr9LWENh7g-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v47Gx7qEYJFZwr9LWENh7g-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v47Gx7qEYJFZwr9LWENh7g-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v47Gx7qEYJFZwr9LWENh7g-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The Hunt Spring Sale drops huge discounts of up to 40% on some of our favourite road and gravel wheelsets just in time for summer<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qxvrZafZvA8FvqdRaBhTCV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qxvrZafZvA8FvqdRaBhTCV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qxvrZafZvA8FvqdRaBhTCV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qxvrZafZvA8FvqdRaBhTCV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qxvrZafZvA8FvqdRaBhTCV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s Enve wheels are too deep for the new UCI rules, so how did he get away with using them at Strade Bianche?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8d5kYufbJabRBhSKuBvrLQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8d5kYufbJabRBhSKuBvrLQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8d5kYufbJabRBhSKuBvrLQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8d5kYufbJabRBhSKuBvrLQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8d5kYufbJabRBhSKuBvrLQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It would be a dream to race the Tour de France Femmes&#8217; &#8211; Pathways Fund provides novel support for two US riders to join French team and compete at Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Zj72BrDkTUjgDBgz9uzFm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Zj72BrDkTUjgDBgz9uzFm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Zj72BrDkTUjgDBgz9uzFm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Zj72BrDkTUjgDBgz9uzFm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Zj72BrDkTUjgDBgz9uzFm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;If it rains, Van der Poel has a small advantage on Poga\u010dar&#8217; &#8211; Paris-Roubaix technical director says wet conditions would favour defending champion next Sunday in Hell of the North<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SH4e5exmMerA64xxmwA8KH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SH4e5exmMerA64xxmwA8KH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SH4e5exmMerA64xxmwA8KH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SH4e5exmMerA64xxmwA8KH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SH4e5exmMerA64xxmwA8KH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Isaac del Toro abandons Itzulia Basque Country with muscle tear from crash early on stage 3<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/39FojseRRDnrh7DMBHxJm8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/39FojseRRDnrh7DMBHxJm8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/39FojseRRDnrh7DMBHxJm8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/39FojseRRDnrh7DMBHxJm8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/39FojseRRDnrh7DMBHxJm8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;A mishap leading to a broken frame 100% will put them out of contention\u2019 &#8211; Modern Adventure to ride Paris-Roubaix on Factor&#8217;s amateur-focused race bike<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source 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495g front \/ 635 grams rear. <br \/><strong>Freehub drive:<\/strong> 60 tooth star ratchet<br \/><strong>Depth: <\/strong>49.2mm front \/ 54mm rear <br \/><strong>Rim widths:<\/strong> 23.5mm hooked internal <br \/><strong>Spokes:<\/strong> Alpina Carbolite Aero<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-0b0298c3-a947-46eb-b37d-53306dc57ace\">British wheel brand Parcours has launched a new, high-end road wheelset today named the Strade GT, which boasts some interesting claims around vibrational loss-saving technology. The brand says this is a wheelset for riders wanting &#8216;aero efficiency, stability, and long distance comfort in a single system.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">This news comes well-timed, in the run-up to Paris-Roubaix, as comfort over rough surfaces and the tech that helps it is dominating our thoughts here in the <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> tech team.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0b0298c3-a947-46eb-b37d-53306dc57ace-2\">Whilst these aren&#8217;t wheels designed to help anyone over the Hell of the North&#8217;s brutal stones, they do have some interesting claims around lowering vibrational losses and fatigue and helping riders stay fresher for longer.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MRdcveigHcbEeei3uw5URg-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MRdcveigHcbEeei3uw5URg-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Vision Metron RS CS Silver ED: Exclusive excellence<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t2MyR26TAkxEWWtxGykfUB-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t2MyR26TAkxEWWtxGykfUB-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Pirelli boasts new aerodynamic trick with its new P-Zero SL-R race tyre<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZkLb24dY6WvjvMDtZDmi76-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZkLb24dY6WvjvMDtZDmi76-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Behold the &#8216;chopped aero speed shape&#8217; &#8211; Roval&#8217;s new gravel wheels are certainly a departure from the norm<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The headline claim here from Parcours is that the Strade GT wheels&#8217; vibration-damping tech, which we get into below, is equivalent to reducing tyre pressure by approximately 10-15psi, which, at face value, is quite the claim.<\/p>\n<p>The new tech is the focus here, but spec-wise, the wheels appear to tick a lot of boxes for the best road bike wheels. Like so many high-end wheels of late, they make use of carbon fibre spokes from Alpina, resulting in a claimed 1130-gram weight for the hooked 49\/54mm deep rims, which the brand says are optimised around 30mm tyres, in part thanks to the 23.5mm internal rim. The wheels are also said to be more aerodynamic than the current Parcours Strade wheel, to the tune of 3.2 watts at 48km\/h.<\/p>\n<p>Strade GT wheels will cost \u00a32,499 \/ US$3,299 \/ \u20ac3,199 for the steel bearing-equipped option and rise to \u00a32,719 \/ US$3,589 \/ \u20ac3,489 if you want ceramic bearings.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-p8DeEUZiPb6st5CUgoZ7gh-u9DI0BAaMLkRgm1HzltocLDNifNyXjyg\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-p8DeEUZiPb6st5CUgoZ7gh-u9DI0BAaMLkRgm1HzltocLDNifNyXjyg slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 4<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6FTBuV9rHr5JroCi7EbvgC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6FTBuV9rHr5JroCi7EbvgC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6FTBuV9rHr5JroCi7EbvgC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6FTBuV9rHr5JroCi7EbvgC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6FTBuV9rHr5JroCi7EbvgC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6FTBuV9rHr5JroCi7EbvgC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 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40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kGur2r9jVKm3ZqQYFde8dB.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kGur2r9jVKm3ZqQYFde8dB.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kGur2r9jVKm3ZqQYFde8dB.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Parcours )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eiTT6RGeArwps2RygU4vrC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eiTT6RGeArwps2RygU4vrC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eiTT6RGeArwps2RygU4vrC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eiTT6RGeArwps2RygU4vrC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eiTT6RGeArwps2RygU4vrC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eiTT6RGeArwps2RygU4vrC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eiTT6RGeArwps2RygU4vrC.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eiTT6RGeArwps2RygU4vrC.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eiTT6RGeArwps2RygU4vrC.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Parcours )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PvFW5Nmd3wZbm87hBiJkaC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PvFW5Nmd3wZbm87hBiJkaC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PvFW5Nmd3wZbm87hBiJkaC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PvFW5Nmd3wZbm87hBiJkaC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PvFW5Nmd3wZbm87hBiJkaC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PvFW5Nmd3wZbm87hBiJkaC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PvFW5Nmd3wZbm87hBiJkaC.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PvFW5Nmd3wZbm87hBiJkaC.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PvFW5Nmd3wZbm87hBiJkaC.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Parcours )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-7ea88b40-bd32-4442-865b-37c254bc583b\">Parcours has used a new trademarked technology named Vibracore in the Strade GT wheels, which makes use of reclaimed Aligned Formable Fibre Technology (AFFT) from Welsh brand Lineat, in conjunction with Nottingham Trent University. Interestingly, the brand has to ship this material to its factory in the Far East for it to be incorporated into its wheels.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-p8DeEUZiPb6st5CUgoZ7gh\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-p8DeEUZiPb6st5CUgoZ7gh slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>I spoke with Parcours on the project, and was told a greener wheelset was the initial goal with the Strade GT wheels, but the brand told me that the smoother ride quality the recycled carbon fibre material gave the wheels jumped out early on.<\/p>\n<p>The recycled AFFT material is said to allow a &#8216;different interaction within the laminate&#8217; and influences how energy is transferred between layers.<\/p>\n<p>The recycled material is integrated into the spoke bed of the rims, which the brand claims helps reduce vibration at a structural level. This material helps deaden road vibration at the rim, creating a smoother ride and reducing what we tend to think of as &#8216;road buzz&#8217;, which should ultimately help keep us feeling fresher and less fatigued.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TstC9yKw6aDwMTA7CYZ5ab-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TstC9yKw6aDwMTA7CYZ5ab-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Best triathlon wheels: Top TT wheelsets for your road bike or time trial bike<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mikForwhSjoECGciZiavj3-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mikForwhSjoECGciZiavj3-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">32-inch gravel wheels, aero tyres and more: Six tech highlights from the Cycling World Europe show<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BwzhRQbqkyJVPvCd3usu7N-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BwzhRQbqkyJVPvCd3usu7N-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Prototype Dura Ace wheels, an updated Canyon Aeroad frame and unreleased tyres from Specialized and Michelin &#8211; Opening Weekend tech gallery<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>It&#8217;s understandable for claims like this to raise eyebrows, especially now that large-volume tyres and low pressures can do so much to boost comfort. Is this tech needed?<\/p>\n<p>Parcours says it has done two years of testing to prove and develop the technology and even provided a lengthy white paper on its findings and test protocols. I haven&#8217;t included everything here, but I hope to test a pair of wheels for myself soon to really see what they are all about in the real world and compare my findings to the Parcours test results.<\/p>\n<p>Parcours says it worked with the Sports Engineering Department at Nottingham Trent University on its testing. The brand used multi-axis vibration sensors on a bike stem and at the rear of the top tube. Five test riders weighing between 55 and 105kg rode different frames with 28 and 30mm Vittoria Corsa Pro tyres at 40,60 and 80 PSI across two test wheelsets, one with Vibracore and one without, across a range of surfaces over multiple runs.<\/p>\n<p>The results showed reductions in RMS (root mean square) vibrational energy at Hertz ranges in line with what we typically feel as &#8216;road buzz&#8217; on the bike. And at 60PSI, the brand says the reduction is in line with a 10-15 PSI reduction in tyre pressure without any of the potential disadvantages of this.<\/p>\n<p>This is a top-line overview of the brand&#8217;s testing, which, as mentioned, I will dig into more soon. This new technology is interesting for tech fans at the very least, and if Vibracore delivers could be a way of staying fresher for longer on the bike.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3ab825e2-c8b8-4c30-977a-264967ad10ee\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRrXwHpM8kh8JJqS3R6DLJ-773-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRrXwHpM8kh8JJqS3R6DLJ-773-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRrXwHpM8kh8JJqS3R6DLJ-773-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRrXwHpM8kh8JJqS3R6DLJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRrXwHpM8kh8JJqS3R6DLJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRrXwHpM8kh8JJqS3R6DLJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Here&#8217;s a graph from the whitepaper showing test results at 60 PSI against another &#8216;standard&#8217; wheel <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Parcours)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Tech<\/p>\n<p>Road<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-p8DeEUZiPb6st5CUgoZ7gh\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-p8DeEUZiPb6st5CUgoZ7gh slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Tom Wieckowski<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Tech writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Tom joined the Cyclingnews team in late 2022 as a tech writer. 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data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZkLb24dY6WvjvMDtZDmi76-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZkLb24dY6WvjvMDtZDmi76-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZkLb24dY6WvjvMDtZDmi76-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZkLb24dY6WvjvMDtZDmi76-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZkLb24dY6WvjvMDtZDmi76-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Behold the &#8216;chopped aero speed shape&#8217; &#8211; Roval&#8217;s new gravel wheels are certainly a departure from the norm<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TstC9yKw6aDwMTA7CYZ5ab-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TstC9yKw6aDwMTA7CYZ5ab-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TstC9yKw6aDwMTA7CYZ5ab-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TstC9yKw6aDwMTA7CYZ5ab-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TstC9yKw6aDwMTA7CYZ5ab-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Best triathlon wheels: Top TT wheelsets for your road bike or time trial bike<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mikForwhSjoECGciZiavj3-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mikForwhSjoECGciZiavj3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mikForwhSjoECGciZiavj3-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mikForwhSjoECGciZiavj3-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mikForwhSjoECGciZiavj3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">32-inch gravel wheels, aero tyres and more: Six tech highlights from the Cycling World Europe show<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BwzhRQbqkyJVPvCd3usu7N-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BwzhRQbqkyJVPvCd3usu7N-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BwzhRQbqkyJVPvCd3usu7N-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BwzhRQbqkyJVPvCd3usu7N-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BwzhRQbqkyJVPvCd3usu7N-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Prototype Dura Ace wheels, an updated Canyon Aeroad frame and unreleased tyres from Specialized and Michelin &#8211; Opening Weekend tech gallery<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TUyQaGeEfmN9bvPWXe87oV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TUyQaGeEfmN9bvPWXe87oV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TUyQaGeEfmN9bvPWXe87oV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TUyQaGeEfmN9bvPWXe87oV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TUyQaGeEfmN9bvPWXe87oV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Vittoria T60 PRO Mixed Gravel Race tyre review: A unique looking gravel race tyre optimised for tough conditions<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZkLb24dY6WvjvMDtZDmi76-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZkLb24dY6WvjvMDtZDmi76-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZkLb24dY6WvjvMDtZDmi76-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZkLb24dY6WvjvMDtZDmi76-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZkLb24dY6WvjvMDtZDmi76-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Behold the &#8216;chopped aero speed shape&#8217; &#8211; Roval&#8217;s new gravel wheels are certainly a departure from the norm<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MRdcveigHcbEeei3uw5URg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MRdcveigHcbEeei3uw5URg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MRdcveigHcbEeei3uw5URg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MRdcveigHcbEeei3uw5URg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MRdcveigHcbEeei3uw5URg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Vision Metron RS CS Silver ED: Exclusive excellence<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t2MyR26TAkxEWWtxGykfUB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t2MyR26TAkxEWWtxGykfUB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t2MyR26TAkxEWWtxGykfUB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t2MyR26TAkxEWWtxGykfUB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t2MyR26TAkxEWWtxGykfUB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Pirelli boasts new aerodynamic trick with its new P-Zero SL-R race tyre<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v47Gx7qEYJFZwr9LWENh7g-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v47Gx7qEYJFZwr9LWENh7g-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v47Gx7qEYJFZwr9LWENh7g-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v47Gx7qEYJFZwr9LWENh7g-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v47Gx7qEYJFZwr9LWENh7g-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The Hunt Spring Sale drops huge discounts of up to 40% on some of our favourite road and gravel wheelsets just in time for summer<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qxvrZafZvA8FvqdRaBhTCV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qxvrZafZvA8FvqdRaBhTCV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qxvrZafZvA8FvqdRaBhTCV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qxvrZafZvA8FvqdRaBhTCV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qxvrZafZvA8FvqdRaBhTCV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s Enve wheels are too deep for the new UCI rules, so how did he get away with using them at Strade Bianche?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8d5kYufbJabRBhSKuBvrLQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8d5kYufbJabRBhSKuBvrLQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8d5kYufbJabRBhSKuBvrLQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8d5kYufbJabRBhSKuBvrLQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8d5kYufbJabRBhSKuBvrLQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It would be a dream to race the Tour de France Femmes&#8217; &#8211; Pathways Fund provides novel support for two US riders to join French team and compete at Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Zj72BrDkTUjgDBgz9uzFm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Zj72BrDkTUjgDBgz9uzFm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Zj72BrDkTUjgDBgz9uzFm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Zj72BrDkTUjgDBgz9uzFm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Zj72BrDkTUjgDBgz9uzFm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;If it rains, Van der Poel has a small advantage on Poga\u010dar&#8217; &#8211; Paris-Roubaix technical director says wet conditions would favour defending champion next Sunday in Hell of the North<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black 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495g front \/ 635 grams rear. <br \/><strong>Freehub drive:<\/strong> 60 tooth star ratchet<br \/><strong>Depth: <\/strong>49.2mm front \/ 54mm rear <br \/><strong>Rim widths:<\/strong> 23.5mm hooked internal <br \/><strong>Spokes:<\/strong> Alpina Carbolite Aero<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-0b0298c3-a947-46eb-b37d-53306dc57ace\">British wheel brand Parcours has launched a new, high-end road wheelset today named the Strade GT, which boasts some interesting claims around vibrational loss-saving technology. The brand says this is a wheelset for riders wanting &#8216;aero efficiency, stability, and long distance comfort in a single system.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">This news comes well-timed, in the run-up to Paris-Roubaix, as comfort over rough surfaces and the tech that helps it is dominating our thoughts here in the <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> tech team.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0b0298c3-a947-46eb-b37d-53306dc57ace-2\">Whilst these aren&#8217;t wheels designed to help anyone over the Hell of the North&#8217;s brutal stones, they do have some interesting claims around lowering vibrational losses and fatigue and helping riders stay fresher for longer.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MRdcveigHcbEeei3uw5URg-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MRdcveigHcbEeei3uw5URg-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Vision Metron RS CS Silver ED: Exclusive excellence<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t2MyR26TAkxEWWtxGykfUB-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t2MyR26TAkxEWWtxGykfUB-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Pirelli boasts new aerodynamic trick with its new P-Zero SL-R race tyre<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZkLb24dY6WvjvMDtZDmi76-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZkLb24dY6WvjvMDtZDmi76-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Behold the &#8216;chopped aero speed shape&#8217; &#8211; Roval&#8217;s new gravel wheels are certainly a departure from the norm<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The headline claim here from Parcours is that the Strade GT wheels&#8217; vibration-damping tech, which we get into below, is equivalent to reducing tyre pressure by approximately 10-15psi, which, at face value, is quite the claim.<\/p>\n<p>The new tech is the focus here, but spec-wise, the wheels appear to tick a lot of boxes for the best road bike wheels. Like so many high-end wheels of late, they make use of carbon fibre spokes from Alpina, resulting in a claimed 1130-gram weight for the hooked 49\/54mm deep rims, which the brand says are optimised around 30mm tyres, in part thanks to the 23.5mm internal rim. The wheels are also said to be more aerodynamic than the current Parcours Strade wheel, to the tune of 3.2 watts at 48km\/h.<\/p>\n<p>Strade GT wheels will cost \u00a32,499 \/ US$3,299 \/ \u20ac3,199 for the steel bearing-equipped option and rise to \u00a32,719 \/ US$3,589 \/ \u20ac3,489 if you want ceramic bearings.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-p8DeEUZiPb6st5CUgoZ7gh-u9DI0BAaMLkRgm1HzltocLDNifNyXjyg\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-p8DeEUZiPb6st5CUgoZ7gh-u9DI0BAaMLkRgm1HzltocLDNifNyXjyg slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 4<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6FTBuV9rHr5JroCi7EbvgC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6FTBuV9rHr5JroCi7EbvgC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6FTBuV9rHr5JroCi7EbvgC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6FTBuV9rHr5JroCi7EbvgC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6FTBuV9rHr5JroCi7EbvgC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6FTBuV9rHr5JroCi7EbvgC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 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40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PvFW5Nmd3wZbm87hBiJkaC.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PvFW5Nmd3wZbm87hBiJkaC.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PvFW5Nmd3wZbm87hBiJkaC.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Parcours )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-7ea88b40-bd32-4442-865b-37c254bc583b\">Parcours has used a new trademarked technology named Vibracore in the Strade GT wheels, which makes use of reclaimed Aligned Formable Fibre Technology (AFFT) from Welsh brand Lineat, in conjunction with Nottingham Trent University. Interestingly, the brand has to ship this material to its factory in the Far East for it to be incorporated into its wheels.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-p8DeEUZiPb6st5CUgoZ7gh\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-p8DeEUZiPb6st5CUgoZ7gh slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>I spoke with Parcours on the project, and was told a greener wheelset was the initial goal with the Strade GT wheels, but the brand told me that the smoother ride quality the recycled carbon fibre material gave the wheels jumped out early on.<\/p>\n<p>The recycled AFFT material is said to allow a &#8216;different interaction within the laminate&#8217; and influences how energy is transferred between layers.<\/p>\n<p>The recycled material is integrated into the spoke bed of the rims, which the brand claims helps reduce vibration at a structural level. This material helps deaden road vibration at the rim, creating a smoother ride and reducing what we tend to think of as &#8216;road buzz&#8217;, which should ultimately help keep us feeling fresher and less fatigued.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TstC9yKw6aDwMTA7CYZ5ab-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TstC9yKw6aDwMTA7CYZ5ab-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Best triathlon wheels: Top TT wheelsets for your road bike or time trial bike<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mikForwhSjoECGciZiavj3-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mikForwhSjoECGciZiavj3-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">32-inch gravel wheels, aero tyres and more: Six tech highlights from the Cycling World Europe show<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BwzhRQbqkyJVPvCd3usu7N-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BwzhRQbqkyJVPvCd3usu7N-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Prototype Dura Ace wheels, an updated Canyon Aeroad frame and unreleased tyres from Specialized and Michelin &#8211; Opening Weekend tech gallery<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>It&#8217;s understandable for claims like this to raise eyebrows, especially now that large-volume tyres and low pressures can do so much to boost comfort. Is this tech needed?<\/p>\n<p>Parcours says it has done two years of testing to prove and develop the technology and even provided a lengthy white paper on its findings and test protocols. I haven&#8217;t included everything here, but I hope to test a pair of wheels for myself soon to really see what they are all about in the real world and compare my findings to the Parcours test results.<\/p>\n<p>Parcours says it worked with the Sports Engineering Department at Nottingham Trent University on its testing. The brand used multi-axis vibration sensors on a bike stem and at the rear of the top tube. Five test riders weighing between 55 and 105kg rode different frames with 28 and 30mm Vittoria Corsa Pro tyres at 40,60 and 80 PSI across two test wheelsets, one with Vibracore and one without, across a range of surfaces over multiple runs.<\/p>\n<p>The results showed reductions in RMS (root mean square) vibrational energy at Hertz ranges in line with what we typically feel as &#8216;road buzz&#8217; on the bike. And at 60PSI, the brand says the reduction is in line with a 10-15 PSI reduction in tyre pressure without any of the potential disadvantages of this.<\/p>\n<p>This is a top-line overview of the brand&#8217;s testing, which, as mentioned, I will dig into more soon. This new technology is interesting for tech fans at the very least, and if Vibracore delivers could be a way of staying fresher for longer on the bike.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3ab825e2-c8b8-4c30-977a-264967ad10ee\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRrXwHpM8kh8JJqS3R6DLJ-773-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRrXwHpM8kh8JJqS3R6DLJ-773-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRrXwHpM8kh8JJqS3R6DLJ-773-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRrXwHpM8kh8JJqS3R6DLJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRrXwHpM8kh8JJqS3R6DLJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TRrXwHpM8kh8JJqS3R6DLJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Here&#8217;s a graph from the whitepaper showing test results at 60 PSI against another &#8216;standard&#8217; wheel <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Parcours)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/cycling-tech-components\/wheels-tyres\/parcours-claims-its-new-vibracore-vibration-damping-wheel-tech-is-equivalent-to-a-10-15-psi-drop-in-tyre-pressure\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fbAdDQyZegtwfQmqUSJdDB-2560-80.jpg&#8221;] Cycling Tech &amp; Components Wheels &amp; Tyres Parcours claims its new Vibracore vibration-damping wheel tech is equivalent to a 10-15 PSI drop in tyre pressure News By Tom Wieckowski published 9 April 2026 Could a new recyclable carbon technology help lower vibration from carbon road wheels? 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