700C Carbon Tubular
Welcome to the top of the food chain. You don't get here by nibbling
away at the number of spokes, or the wall thickness of the rim, or the
size of the bearings. You get here by designing from the ground up, judiciously
combining the best of today's materials in a way never imagined before.
Our unique, aero-profile Carbon Core™ spokes span all the way
across the wheel, and are fully integrated into our carbon composite hub
shell. These super-strong carbon fiber and Kevlar spokes are laced to
our 40mm-deep all-carbon fiber rim; a beautiful marriage of light weight
and aerodynamics.
The rim's deep section is even more aerodynamic than our aluminum alloy
clincher rim, and its composite material contributes additional vibration
damping. Our masterful wheel technicians lovingly build each set of Tubulars
into a perfectly-tensioned work of art, right here in Connecticut.
A responsive, snappy feel is the result of our sensible spoke count™,
featuring a jaw-dropping 480-gram 24-spoke front wheel. On the 30-spoke
rear you'll find 50% more spokes on the drive side, adding strength and
balancing spoke tension.
If ever required, Topolino wheels can be trued the same as standard wheels,
and are easily serviced.
Topolino recommends the use of carbon-specific brake pads for use with
these all-carbon rims.

Since 2001, scores of elite-level racers and riders have put Topolinos
to the test, and come back smiling. See what some of them have to say
here.
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