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Designed to enhance the cycling experience on mixed terrain—both on asphalt and dirt roads—the Fulcrum Sharq Wheels are the result of meticulous research, advanced engineering, and extensive work during the design and testing phases, all to ensure the best possible performance for the cyclist.

Fulcrum Sharq Wheels feature a 25mm internal rim depth, making them an excellent choice for both road tires at least 30mm wide—as they ensure aerodynamics and improve rolling resistance—and for larger, knobby tires, as they provide excellent grip on the tire’s tread pattern for off-road cycling. The rim is equipped with a minihook, which ensures maximum safety and is compatible with both Tubeless and tube-type systems. A hallmark of Fulcrum is the non-drilled rim flange, meaning the rim is Tubeless by design and does not require a rim tape.

TECHNOLOGIES:

2-Way Fit™

2-Way Fit™ profile for tubeless and clincher tires. Tubeless technology was first adopted in auto racing, then in motorcycle racing, and finally in cycling. After its debut in mountain biking, it’s time to bring it to the road—that’s what we’re proposing. We’ve developed 2-Way Fit™ technology to ensure our Tubeless rims are fully compatible with standard tires and inner tubes. 2-Way Fit™ wheels are perfectly versatile to handle any situation.

In the valve area, a special machining process allows for the installation of inner tubes with maximum precision, keeping the tube perfectly stable inside the tire. The valve for Tubeless tires is also securely seated, with the undeniable advantage that air leaks never occur due to incorrect positioning during installation.

The advantages:

The advantages are undeniable: our tests have demonstrated an unprecedented increase in riding smoothness. Indeed, without an inner tube, the friction caused by a traditional tire is eliminated, and the tire’s perfect adherence to the rim prevents energy loss.

A Tubeless tire does not suddenly go flat in the event of a puncture: this is a major safety advantage. Furthermore, there is no risk of pinching, since there is no inner tube that can be punctured.

What if the Tubeless tire gets a puncture? There’s nothing to worry about… the advantage of the Fulcrum® 2-Way Fit™ system is that it allows you to remove the Tubeless valve and insert a standard inner tube, which will get you home.

USB™ - Ceramic Ultra Smooth Bearings™

Fulcrum® is renowned for the exceptional smoothness and reliability of its hubs. This is because all designs are developed in-house by the R&D department, and every detail is meticulously crafted. The hubs are equipped with USB™ (Ultra Smooth Bearings) ceramic bearings that further enhance the wheels’ smoothness while reducing weight and maintenance.

Comparative tests have shown that USB™ bearings are 50% smoother than standard bearings. Improving your bike’s performance in competition or simply riding with friends will now be easier.

2:1 Two-to-One Spoke Ratio™ - Disc Brake

When force is applied to the pedals, the rotation of the sprockets causes the spokes on the freehub to loosen, and consequently, the rim loses tension. This results in excessive flexing of the wheel assembly and an inevitable loss of energy. Fulcrum® has solved this classic technical problem with its patented 2:1 Two-to-One™ Spoke Ratio, which involves doubling the number of spokes in critical areas.

How does it work? In this way, two spokes perform the function of one; slack and torsion are exceptionally well contained, and the transmission of the rider’s power is much more efficient. Thanks to this patent, spoke tensions are more evenly balanced, and the fatigue resistance of the rim, hub, and spokes is extended.

MoMag™

What is MoMag™? A magnet and a lot of ingenuity. This is how the patent for the proven “Mounting Magnete” system—or MoMag™—was born.

How does it work? Once the spoke heads have been inserted into the rim through the valve hole, they are “guided” to the attachment point on the rim by the magnet! This ingenious and simple solution results in a rim with no holes in the upper flange, yet with spokes tensioned using traditional spoke heads!

The Advantages: A rim without holes means a rim that is uniform at every point, free of critical points or areas prone to breakage; furthermore, clincher profiles do not require a rim strip, offering significant weight savings. The advantages are immediately apparent: longer rim life, greater fatigue resistance, the ability to tension the spokes even further, and increased stiffness—which, in terms of performance, translates to greater responsiveness and acceleration

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Traceability AFS Axle System™

The Axial Fixing System™ is the solution developed by Fulcrum® to secure the disc brake to the hub. The constriction provided by the stop area of the release mechanism—greater than in known standards—allows for greater structural stiffness and, therefore, more precise and powerful braking.

Undrilled Rim Bed

The absence of holes in the upper rim bed ensures a uniform product throughout, with no critical stress points. The advantages are immediately apparent: lower weight, longer rim life, greater fatigue resistance, the ability to tension the spokes more tightly, and increased stiffness—all of which translate to better responsiveness and acceleration.