I KNOW YOUR C19 WHEELSET IS ONE TOUGH SET OF WHEELS. HOW DO YOUR V39’s    COMPARE?
Our V39’s are one of the lightest wheelsets on the road today. We designed this highly-tuned wheelset to be the pinnacle of racing performance. Because this wheel uses an all-carbon rim it is best suited to racing conditions where all out performance is demanded. Like any all-carbon rim, these rims do not have quite as high an impact resistance as an aluminum rim. We recommend you Ride your C19’s everyday and save your V39’s for Sunday’s race.

ARE THE WHEELS COMPATIBLE WITH CAMPAGNOLO OR SHIMANO DRIVETRAINS ?
For rear wheels, we offer both a Shimano configuration that is compatible with 8 / 9 / 10 speed cassettes and a Campagnolo configuration that is compatible with 9 / 10 speed cassettes. The hub can be converted from one to the other by swapping out the freehub body and a couple of spacers and re-dishing the wheel.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I BREAK A SPOKE ?
The Kevlar / carbon fiber combination produces an incredibly strong and tough spoke. Under normal use, it is virtually impossible to break the fibers in a Topolino spoke. Topolino spokes are not subject to flex fatigue like steel spokes, because they cannot move where they join the hub and do not experience the bend and squirm associated with conventional steel spokes. A small nick in the spoke should normally be no problem. If a spoke ever does somehow fail, half of the spokes and one side of the hub are removed and replaced as one modular piece. Although not as inexpensive as a traditional steel spoke, the process is relatively straightforward (no special tools) and these "halves" are provided at a very reasonable cost.

I AM A HEAVIER RIDER AT 220 lbs.. WILL THE WHEELS HOLD UP FOR A GUY LIKE ME ?
Yes, we have lots of riders your weight that love the wheels and ride them daily. We achieve our light weight through our unique construction and high-strength materials, not by reducing spoke count or by shaving away material to the limit of structural integrity. So, these wheels are not limited to lightweight riders.

WHAT KIND OF BEARINGS DO YOU USE ?
Topolino wheels use full size 12mm sealed precision cartridge bearings, for years of maintenance-free service. We use two 6901-2RS bearings on the front wheels, and three on the rear. We also use a beefy 28mm o.d. (6001-2RS) bearing on the rear, just inboard of the freehub. Beware of "lightweight" wheels that use skimpy, undersize bearings.

WHAT ABOUT AERODYNAMICS ?
Topolino spokes have a bladed cross-section to provide an airfoil shape to cut through the wind with the least possible aerodynamic resistance. For the C19, we also employ a rim with a teardrop semi-aero profile to get the greatest aerodynamic efficiency possible out of our lightweight rim. The NEW AC29 utilizes an aerodynamic 30mm deep section rim with concealed nipples making it our most streamlined clincher wheelset. For the Carbon Tubular, we use a 40mm deep rim for even better aerodynamics. As you can see - While these wheels were designed to be lightweight and durable, we also went to lengths to make them as aerodynamic as possible.

WHAT COMPUTER SENSOR MAGNET FITS TOPOLINO SPOKES ?
All Topolino wheelsets come with a computer magnet and a custom set of Ti skewers. If you still need a magnet that fits our spokes, you can get it directly from us. Just click over to our accessory page to find out how to place an order.

CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT YOUR QUICK RELEASE SKEWER SETS?
We offer two outstanding sets of skewers: one with a titanium shaft and another with a chrome-moly shaft. For 2006 all Topolino wheelsets include our new 95 gram titanium skewer set. To take a peek at the skewers just click over to the accessory page.

WHERE ARE THE WHEELS MADE ?
Topolino wheels are lovingly handmade in Connecticut, USA, where the designer watches over the manufacturing process, and each wheel is meticulously hand trued.

CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT YOUR FREEHUB ?
Our freehub is our own design, using a cold forged, hard anodized 7075-T6 aluminum body. We use a 3-pawl system and a 24-tooth heat treated crome-moly steel ratchet ring for very quick engagement. Our pawl spring has a square section, rather than round, for longer life and better performance. The freehub is supported by two full-size bearings.

CAN I USE THE WHEELS FOR TANDEMS OR CYCLOCROSS ?
We developed and tested the Topolino road clinchers for the use most of our customers are looking for, which is single road bike riding on pavement. Sorry, we cannot recommend other uses at this time.

YOUR WHEELS ARE SO LIGHT. ARE THEY DURABLE AS WELL ?
Our wheels are very durable and were designed for both training and racing, even by riders in the 200lb. weight range. This need not be considered a "delicate", race-only wheelset. That said, there is a wide range of variables - rider weight, riding style, terrain, conditions, etc., which makes longevity very difficult or impossible to predict. I will say this, we have plenty of riders with over 8000+ miles on the wheels and they're still going strong.

DO I NEED ANY SPECIAL TOOLS ?
No special tools required. The front axle can be disassembled with two 5mm allen keys and the rear axle is serviced with two 17mm cone wrenches and a 2mm Allen key. If you ever have to replace a wheel half, you'll also need a Torx Plus key (available from most industrial supply houses). We recommend the Park spoke wrench (black handle), since it has a wire loop that straddles the molded spoke termination. If you have questions about where to get tools, let us know and we can steer you in the right direction.

WHAT IS YOUR WARRANTY POLICY ?
We stand behind our product 100%. In summary, we will warranty our product against defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase. See owner's manual for more information.

WHY DON'T YOU HAVE LOGOS AND SPECIAL ACRONYMS FOR ALL OF THE GREAT    TECHNICAL ATTRIBUTES YOU HAVE PACKED INTO YOUR WHEELS ?
We are an engineering-driven company, not a marketing-driven company. I suppose when we grow to be a huge conglomerate, we might hire a marketing guru to tell us we need those things. But right now, we are too busy making new stuff.

WHERE CAN I GET YOUR PRODUCTS ?
Our "Dealers" web page always has the latest information on how to get our products.