Best used with 23mm tyres these carbon clincher wheels can certainly help you improve on times, compared to light standard wheels they can feel a little sticky on the climbs but descending feels very controlled and smooth.
The overall ride is good, the 50mm deep sectioned rims performed well in gusts of wind. Working well together Hed and Bontrager’s aim to create a decent clincher aero wheel combined with the 23mm tyre seems to have worked, the Aeolus 5.0 is a worthy investment of £1649.98.
BONTRAGER AEOLUS 5.0 Road Wheels Specification:
- Weight, 16 spoke front 696g, 16 spoke rear 939g.
- Rim depth, 50.5mm.
- Braking surface, Carbon.
