Fulcrum Soniq AL wheelset

The new Fulcrum Soniq AL wheelsets with a 23 mm rim width for tyres from 30–46 mm, tubeless-ready, fast, stable and affordable – the wheels for gravel, all-road and road bike use.

Included in delivery:

• Fulcrum Soniq AL front wheel, 12x100 mm end stops for thru-axle fitting, tubeless rim tape and valve
• Fulcrum Soniq AL rear wheel, 12x142 mm end caps for thru-axle mounting, tubeless rim tape and valve

Fulcrum Soniq AL wheel technology and dimensions:

• Intended use: Gravel, all-road, endurance, cyclocross, road
• 29/28 inch / ETRTO 622x23
• Aluminium rims, sandblasted – welded
• Rim height 33 mm, width 29.3 mm, rim depth 23 mm
• Clincher for folding and clincher tyres, tubeless ready
• Hooked TC Tubeless Ready
• Spokes: stainless steel, 24 per wheel
• High-quality industrial bearings, double-sealed
• Recommended tyre width: 30–46 mm
• Brake disc mount: Centerlock
• Front wheel hub 12x100 mm for 12 mm thru-axle fitting
• Rear hub 12x142 mm for 12 mm thru-axle mounting
• Microspline freehub body compatible with 12-speed Micro Spline cassettes
• Maximum recommended system weight: 120 kg
• Weight: Set approx. 1,745 grams (manufacturer’s specification)

Fulcrum Soniq AL wheels:

Soniq AL represents the perfect balance between quality, performance and price. With a robust and versatile construction – 33 mm rim height, 23 mm internal width, sleeve-joint connection and pre-fitted tubeless rim tape – this wheel is ideal for anyone looking for a reliable and high-performance product without compromise.The graphic details with a metallic effect give the wheel a striking look reminiscent of the high-quality design of top-of-the-range models. The hub is designed for straight-pull spokes, with 24 spokes at the front and rear in a 2:1 lacing pattern. Sealed bearings ensure long-lasting reliability. The weight is 1,895 g.

Fulcrum Soniq AL rims

2-Way Fit technology was developed to guarantee perfect compatibility of tubeless rims with standard clincher tyres and inner tubes. 2-Way Fit wheels are particularly versatile and therefore perfectly suited to any situation.

A special aluminium: the highest-performance aluminium wheels require careful material selection: Fulcrum’s R&D department uses only the best 6082 aluminium alloy for its “High Strength Aluminium”, with a T6 pre-ageing heat treatment that stabilises the alloy and ensures long-lasting durability and maximum reliability.Aluminium 6082 is a 6000 series alloy with the highest strength; it replaces 6061 in many applications and is generally used in high-load applications.

Hooked / Crotchet tubeless TC:

‘Hook’ or ‘crochet’ refers to the shape of the rim flange, which features a so-called hook. This aids in securing the tyre bead and ensures safe operation, even when using high tyre pressure (> 5 bar). ‘Tubeless’ means that the rim can be ridden without an inner tube, although a setup with an inner tube is also possible.

Fulcrum 2:1 Spoke Ratio:

24 high-tensile stainless steel spokes per wheel provide more than sufficient stability, laced in a 2:1 system. The moment the rider pedals with full force, the rotation of the sprocket set causes the spokes at the freehub to give way, resulting in a loss of tension in the rim. This causes excessive bending of the entire assembly, which inevitably results in a loss of energy. Fulcrum® has solved this classic cycling problem with its patented 2:1 Two-to-One Spoke Ratio, which means doubling the number of spokes in the critical areas.

Herstellerinformation: Fulcrum, Via dell’Economia 103, 36100 Vicenza, Italy, https://www.fulcrumwheels.com