It's been a year since the Sharq was unveiled and now Fulcrum relaunches with Soniq 42, an eclectic and comfortable wheel, but equally cutting-edge in its look and in the solutions that have characterised its products since 2004. Soniq 42 relies on the 2-Wave Rim profile, which optimizes aerodynamics and stabilityThe profile height varies between 42 and 47 mm, with a wavy design that makes the wheel dynamic and responsive.
Sharq It was created to be at the top of the all-road performance range. It has the 2-Wave Rim profile, A3r0 spokes and USB™ ceramic bearings. Soniq 42 offers equally high performance and is based on the same technologies, but takes a step towards accessibility and everyday use.
The voice of the champions
What happened in 2004? It was the beginning of the story, the birth of the company and a way of working based on laboratory studies and on-the-road feedbackThose who built them used (and still use) Fulcrum wheels, as well as the riders of some big teamsQuick Step, for example, as well as Lampre and the first Team Bahrain.
You say Fulcrum, in fact, and Snapshots of the champions who raced there and helped in their development pass before your eyes. The time was right when Boonen was born, riding Fulcrum wheels and winning the Tour of Flanders, Roubaix and the World Championships. So three world championships with Bettini, Bettini again and then BallanAnd off we go, in no particular order, with Pozzato's Sanremo, Bettini's second Lombardy title, and Visconti's Italian title. The 2011 Giro with Scarponi, Ballan's Flanders, and Cunego's two Lombardy racesDi Luca's Giro and Liège. Nibali's first Lombardy and also the Sanremo.
The list is long and it is easy to understand, beyond the obligations arising from sponsorships, what an immense capital of suggestions, notes and possible modifications certain riders have been able to give. And it explains why it's important to give each Fulcrum product the attention it deserves when it's released.
Tubeless without tape
So let's go back to the Soniq 42. The rim is made of carbon and is made with an FF80 lamination, which allows the wheel not to be too rigid, amplifying comfort for long rides and on mixed terrain. The bridge is not perforated, thanks to the use of 2-Way Fit technology, and this allows you to mount tubeless without using tape.
Thanks to the particular imprint in the valve area, Even the assembly of the inner tubes is easy and takes place with the utmost precisionThe tube inside the tire is in fact completely stable. Even the valve for tubeless tires is mounted without risk of air infiltration due to incorrect positioning during assembly.
The result is a more solid wheel that is easier to maintain: reduce complications in this sense, without giving up technology, is a guarantee of high satisfaction.
Between comfort and durability
The hub derives directly from the Wind series and is made from a forged piece. Greater mechanical resistance is achieved, while The sealed bearings work on an integral axle which allows for adjustment via the preload ring. Here too, efforts are made to reduce wear and ensure smoothness. The freewheel rack has been reinforced and increased to 36 teeth.
The total weight of the Soniq 42 pair is 1.595 grams, which is enough to feel safe even on uneven surfaces. On the other hand, even if we are talking about wheels included in an accessible price range, the use of technologically advanced materials and solutions allows for high performance, comfort, durability an (affordable) price of 1.590 euros.
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