Head to head
Fulcrum Speed 42vsReserve 52|63
Both sections drawn to one scale, from each maker's published geometry. The differences you can see in the drawing are the differences that exist.
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Fig. — rim sections, one scale
Fulcrum Speed 42Reserve 52|63
- Depth
- 21 mm apart
- 42 vs 63 mm
- External
- 4.5 mm apart
- 26.5 vs 31 mm
- Internal
- 5 mm apart
- 19 vs 24 mm
- Claimed weight
- 165 g apart
- 1,385 vs 1,550 g
- UK RRP
- £100 apart
- £1,800 vs £1,700
Rim depth
42 mm
52 / 63 mm
16 mm apart. Deeper is faster on the flat; shallower is calmer in crosswind and lighter uphill. Neither is simply better.
Internal width
19 mm
24 mm
The wider rim is built around a wider tyre. Match this to the tyre you actually run, not to the bigger number.
External width
26.5 mm
31 mm
Governs how the rim and tyre meet the air, and frame clearance.
Fulcrum
Speed 42
RRP £1,800
UCI mass-start road
Eligible — Eligible on the rules we assess
Reserve
52|63
RRP £1,700
UCI mass-start road
Eligible — Eligible on the rules we assess