An important feature of the Ritchey WCS Apex Tubular are the new lightweight Phantom hubs. The combination of conventional spokes and straight-pull spokes also saves some weight, but does not detract from the stiffness of the wheels. Due to this rigidity you have a noticeably good acceleration and a very good driving experience even when pedaling out of the saddle. Despite its 50mm height, the specially adapted carbon rim has the optimal shape to have as little wind resistance as possible.
The combination of the fabric surface of the monocoque rims and the matching brake pads gives you excellent braking performance, which meant that the wheels cut a good figure in our off-road test. With more than 1400g they are not among the lightweights, but they are still a good choice for cross.
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