The light-weight German carbon specialists at Bike Forward Composites have a brand new BiTurbo Aero 2.0, utterly remaking their aerodynamic 6-spoke carbon street wheels whereas retaining their iconic look and made-in-Germany monocoque development. The brand new wheels are 15% wider, greater than 100 grams lighter, noticeably quicker in crosswinds, with a considerably greater stiffness-to-weight ratio because of an all-new ‘modern’ carbon layup.
Bike Forward BiTurbo Aero 2.0 mild 6-spoke carbon street wheels
Launched 5 years in the past, the BiTurbo Aero reshaped Bike Forward’s basic six-spoke monocoque carbon wheels with a deeper rim and smoother spoke profiles for lowered aerodynamic drag. Their 6-spokes had been initially recognized only for being light-weight and stiff (and unmistakably distinct). However the Aero model took street efficiency to a different degree, chopping extra easily by the wind.
Now they get a extra trendy replace, with a transfer to a wider 23mm inner rim to raised match modern tubeless and low-rolling-resistance tube-type street tires. Additionally, a a lot wider 32.5mm exterior width to easy airflow over these larger tires. And for a pleasing shock, an additional 106g weight reduction – 7% weight financial savings – to make them really ultralight, even with their 48.5mm rim depth.
Though the broader tires & rims current a considerably bigger (~15% wider) frontal space into the wind, the brand new shaping reveals improved aerodynamic efficiency general in GST wind tunnel testing with Bike Engineering, particularly an elevated crusing impact in crosswinds.
“The propulsion with lateral airflow is greater. This will increase the pace with the identical quantity of effort. The impact was confirmed in comparative assessments within the wind tunnel. The distinction to the BITURBO Aero is a noticeable 7 watts at 45 km/h and a 10-degree angle of assault.”
Tech particulars
monocoque carbon six-spoke development with matte UD end
new 23mm inner hooked tubeless rim
aerodynamically optimized 48.5mm deep x max 32.5mm vast rim
optimized for 28mm or 30mm tires
could be run tubeless (tape not required) or with tubes
centerlock disc brake solely, with 12mm thru-axles
DT Swiss Ratchet EXP hub internals
SRM, Shimano & Campagnolo freehubs accessible
1344g wheelset weight, claimed +/- 5% (624g entrance & 720g rear)
100kg (220lb) rider + gear weight restrict (not together with bike weight)
for street use solely (ASTM1 licensed)
100% Made in Germany
Bike Forward BiTurbo Aero 2.0 – Pricing & availability
The brand new Bike Forward BiTurbo Aero 2.0 wheels promote for 4000€, together with tubeless valves & a wheelbag. The carbon wheels, handcrafted in Würzburg, Germany, can be found now from Bike Forward retailers globally.
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