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Fulcrum Red Metal 5 Wheelset
Product DescriptionRedMetal 5 wheels allow all enthusiasts to enter the Fulcrum Off-Road universe. Their rim has a specific profile for disc brakes with a height of 19 mm, a bonded joint and black anodized finish. This is the same finish that distinguishes the spokes mounted in a 2:1 Two-to-One configuration with 16 elements on the sprocket set and disc side and eight elements on the other. he axles, with a 20 mm diameter both front and rear, run on sealed bearings.
User Reviews 
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Lovrix
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: May 24, 2012 Strengths: Nice looking , light for the price , rear hub sound , durabilty. 4200km and not a single true on XC hardtail. Takes tires from 1.2 to 2.25 Weaknesses: Weak rims. I dent them on 3 spots , and i ride them on at least 2.0 bars. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Sljeme, Medvednica Price Paid: $200.00 Purchased At: Maraton.si Similar Products Used: Shimano wh 575 Bike Setup: Bianchi Oetzi Absalon replica , Fulcrum RM5 , Shimano Deore 596 brakes , XT/X9 drivetrain , Manitou R7 abs+ 
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ronsalvador
a Cross Country Rider
from Manila Date Reviewed: March 30, 2012 Strengths: Light, strong and roll very smoothly Weaknesses: freehub body and sealed bearing availability Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: La Mesa Trail Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $400.00 Purchased At: Decimal Similar Products Used: Crossride Bike Setup: Marin Palisades XC
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g-hed
a Racer
from NZ Date Reviewed: April 23, 2011 Strengths: Fast smooth hubs, strong wide(ish) rims, strong bladed spokes and low spoke count. Relatively lightweight and stay true. Weaknesses: Slightly heavier than quoted (closer to the 1860g mark) Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $180.00 Purchased At: Bike24 Similar Products Used: FSA XC wheelset, 32 hole wheelsets.
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jpeters
a Cross Country Rider
from germany Date Reviewed: November 19, 2010 Strengths: Strong Light good price 20mm axle Weaknesses: Stickers look bad Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $150.00 Purchased At: Mayers Similar Products Used: Mavic dtswiss Bike Setup: Focus Black Forest Fox 32f100 fork slx group set with shimano flat pedals nobby nic front 2.4, larsen tt rear 2.3 sunline v2 stem and bars
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lew242
a Weekend Warrior
from UK and China Date Reviewed: September 25, 2010 Strengths: Weight, responsiveness, strength, price Weaknesses: bearings (maybe), decal stickers Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $223.00 Similar Products Used: None as Good Bike Setup: Hard tail XC/AM, self built around Giant XTC frame
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knightrider3000
a Cross Country Rider
from singapore Date Reviewed: June 28, 2010 Strengths: Bling bling. Tough and durable. Reasonably light. Weaknesses: Decal instead of printed fulcrum logo. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Bukit timah Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $300.00 Purchased At: Integrated riding Similar Products Used: Shimano deore xt Bike Setup: Felt q720
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renaissancebikr
a Weekend Warrior
from D.C. Suburbs, Maryland Date Reviewed: July 23, 2009 Strengths: Great build quality. Sturdy, Sealed hub. Stays true. Relatively light weight. Responsive. Good looks (though I can see how folks might think the stickers gaudy). Price. Weaknesses: Warranty? Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Fairland / TBD Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $175.00 Purchased At: Chain Reaction Similar Products Used: various Mavic Cross-series wheelsets. Bike Setup: Custom build (by me) featuring 2008 Giant XTC frame, SRAM X.9, WTB Shadow V saddle, RaceFace Deus XC seat post, Ritchey Pro Riser bar, TruVativ Stylo Crank, Rockshox RECON 351 fork w/lockout, Avid BB7 brakes, Time Pedals, WTB Velociraptor Tires on Fulcrum Red Metal 5 wheels (Universal 6-bolt), Ergon grips.
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xc-rider48
a Cross Country Rider
from Australia Date Reviewed: July 12, 2009 Strengths: Strong for a 24 spoke wheel, Smooth precision sealed bearings, Ease of servicing, 19mm (3/4") deep rim makes easy tyre replacement, Instant pedal take up, Preload on bearings adjustable, Affordable. Weaknesses: Stickers used on hubs to show the company's logo. Choice of presta valves only. Weight of supplied QR skewers 142gms. Wheels heavier than manufactures claims Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Any that require technical skill Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $226.00 Purchased At: wiggle UK Similar Products Used: Sun DS1-XC rims / Novatec sealed bearing hubs. Mavic 117 rims / shimano hubs. Bike Setup: Giant Trance 2 frame, Fox vanilla RLC 125mm forks, shimano XT hyd brakes & cranks, Shadow derailleurs/shifters, fsa carbon xc handlebars, Fizik Aliante gamma XM saddle, XTR Chain, FSA OS-115 90mm Stem, Thomson set back seat post etc.
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tom foolery
a Cross Country Rider
from Canberra Australia Date Reviewed: May 5, 2009 Strengths: Value Sealed bearings Cool spokes Weaknesses: None yet Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Sparrows Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $250.00 Purchased At: chain reaction Bike Setup: Specialised Stumpjumper FSR Comp 2006
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