Bikepacking? Unsupported bike races? Not binding yourself to the limits of asphalt? White roads, journeys, paths and new horizons...
There are many ways to interpret what today is no longer a new trend for a few, but a different opportunity to experience cycling chosen by many. For some a new way to test themselves, for others an alternative choice and a new possibility.
B-Road, or "gravel", is all of this, Rapid Red 5 DB is the Fulcrum proposal designed and developed exactly for this.
During the development of Rapid Red 5 DB, Fulcrum's R&D department collected and exploited all the experience and wealth of technical solutions chosen for racing bike wheels, rethinking them for terrains other than "tarmac".
Unpaved roads, paths and dirt roads require a wide channel, here it is 23 mm, with a low and ultra-resistant 24 mm rim , to cushion shocks and guarantee excellent ride comfort, regardless of the stresses received.
The profile allows you to mount tires between 30 and 46 mm tubeless ready , a large set-up range that can be exploited by thinking about the route you will be tackling. The 24 spokes, all straight-head and supported by a solid aluminum hub, create the ideal support for tackling rough terrain and the slightly higher weights of a bike ready for a journey.
Get ready to dream about your next trip: check the equipment, prepare the lights, and take the time you need. Rapid Red 5 DB will be a faithful, comfortable and reliable companion, light and precise.
This, ultimately, means freedom.
tire type | 2-Way fit Ready (for clincher and tubeless ready) |
diameter of the circle | 28" |
discipline | B-road (Gravel) |
ASTM category | 2 |
weight | 1760 g |
wheel material | Aluminum |
circle material | Aluminum |
profile height | Bass |
rim height | Front and rear: 24mm |
rim width | 28mm |
Internal channel width | 23 mm |
tire width | from 32mm to 46mm |
braking system | Disc brake |
Braking surface/brake option | AFS |
front axle compatibility | HH15-100/HH12-100 |
rear axle compatibility | HH12-142 |
spokes: anterior | 24 |
spokes: rear | 24 |
spokes: material | Stainless steel |
rays: profile | Rounded, head straight |
nipples | Aluminum |
front hub | Aluminium, Aluminum flanges |
rear hub | Aluminium, Aluminum flanges |
bearings | Sealed cartridge bearings |
other | Aluminum axle |
Weight limit | 120 kg (cyclist system, bike, equipment and luggage) |
freewheel versions | HG11, XDr, N3W |