Fulcrum Rapid Red 3

[CNY rider]

New wheel set.......anyone laid a hand on them yet?
I have never owned Fulcrum wheels but sense they are held in high regard here.
I can't tell much about the hubs used in this new wheel........can I expect typical Campy Record quality?

[tomato coupe]

If they're rapid and red, you'll be flying.

[DeBike]

I purchased my first set of Fulcrums, Racing 5 clincher, rim brake, from ProBikeKit about 2 months ago. I have been pleasantly surprised at the quality of the wheels and the ride. I got them on sale for just under $200usd with shipping. They are also nice looking with understated decals.

I got them for new Soma Smoothie frame/fork that I built.They are paired with Panaracer GK 26mm tires. I have probably about 1000 miles on them. I definitely would recommend them, and would not hesitate to purchase them again, especially on sale.

[PaMtbRider]

I don't have that specific wheelset but have several pair of Fulcrum wheels including Racing 3. Very impressed and happy with them.

[dddd]

On the less-expensive Fulcrum wheels, there is a steel, Shimano-style freehub body that is somewhat prone to having the bearings break in, wear and appear loose. The body can be replaced but can only be taken apart with a Shimano-style tool made from an old 13/16" socket. The inward end of the reverse-threaded cup-cone "lock ring" can then be cautiously sanded down, which will restore tighter bearing adjustment for longer than the original assembly did.

I found the Racing Quattros to be like 70 grams heavier than advertised, but the two wheelsets I bought (sold one, kept one) have been very solid wheels and have a better "4-bearing" style of axle/ freehub body that won't loosen (and perhaps won't require any special tools to replace cartridge bearings).

This is what I made for servicing the cheaper ones:
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[Red Tornado]

Had not heard of this wheel set until reading this post. I'll have to search the 'net for some info. Currently running Racing Zero's; hands down my favorite of all the wheels I've used over the years. Very strong and very light.

Edit: Appears that Rapid Red's are designed for gravel/multi-surface riding. Did a quick search and those uses were all I could find in the descriptions on-line.

[CNY rider]

Had not heard of this wheel set until reading this post. I'll have to search the 'net for some info. Currently running Racing Zero's; hands down my favorite of all the wheels I've used over the years. Very strong and very light.

Edit: Appears that Rapid Red's are designed for gravel/multi-surface riding. Did a quick search and those uses were all I could find in the descriptions on-line.

Agree all I can find so far is what Campy put out in the last 2 weeks.