Bikepacking? Unsupported bike races? Don't bind yourself to the limits of the asphalt? BIANCHI 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 of putting themselves to the test, for ALTRAs an alternative choice and a new possibility.
B-Road, or "gravel", is all this, Rapid Red 5 DB the Fulcrum proposal designed and developed for exactly this.
During the development of Rapid Red 5 DB , the Fulcrum R&D department has collected and exploited all the experience and baggage of technical solutions chosen for racing bike wheels, rethinking them for terrains ALTRA than "tarmac".
Unpaved roads, paths and dirt roads want a wide channel, here it is 23 mm, with a low and ultra-resistant 24 mm rim , to cushion the blows and ensure excellent ride comfort, regardless of the stresses received.
The profile allows you to mount tires between 30 and 46 mm tubeless ready , a wide range of set-up that can be exploited thinking about the path you will face. The 24 spokes, all straight pull and supported by a solid aluminum hub, create the ideal support to tackle the rough terrain and slightly higher weights of a bike ready for a trip.
Get ready, to dream of your next trip: check the equipment, prepare the lights, and take your time. Rapid Red 5 DB will be a faithful companion, comfortable and reliable, light and precise.
This ultimately means freedom.
tire type | 2-Way fit Ready (for clincher and tubeless ready) |
circle diameter | 28 " |
discipline | B-road (Gravel) |
ASTM category | 2 |
weight | 1760 g |
wheel material | Aluminum |
rim material | Aluminum |
profile height | Bass |
rim height | Front and rear: 24mm |
rim width | 28 mm |
Internal channel width | 23 mm |
tire width | from 32 mm to 46 mm |
braking system | Disc brake |
Braking surface / brake option | AFS |
front axle compatibility | HH15-100 / HH12-100 |
rear axle compatibility | HH12-142 |
spokes: front | 24 |
spokes: rear | 24 |
spokes: material | Stainless steel |
spokes: profile | GIROed, head straight |
nipples | Aluminum |
front hub | Aluminum, Aluminum flanges |
rear hub | Aluminum, Aluminum flanges |
bearings | Sealed cartridge bearings |
ALTRA | Aluminum axle |
Weight limit | 120 kg (cyclist system, bike, equipment and luggage) |
freewheel versions | HG11, XDr, N3W |