Avian CR5

The reviewer discusses the Avian CR5 LARC carbon wheelset, highlighting its exceptionally low weight of 930g for a 40mm profile pair. He notes that despite concerns about material savings, Avian achieved this weight through advanced technologies such as new aluminum alloy hubs, titanium-cored spokes, and a special paint technology. The wheels feature a 23mm internal channel and a rounded profile for side wind resistance. The reviewer plans to test them on the road.

The reviewer presents the Avian CR5 DB carbon wheels as excellently made, high-quality wheels with a surprisingly low price. He received the 55mm depth version and praises their construction, carbon fiber quality, and overall performance. He notes they are UCI certified, feature a drilled internal channel for easy maintenance, and come with ceramic bearings and a 36-engagement hub. While the actual weight is slightly higher than claimed, he still considers it low for the 55mm version. He highly recommends them, emphasizing their value and the company's good customer service.

The reviewer presents the Avian CR5 DB wheelset as a new, ultra-light carbon wheel option available in 45mm and 55mm profiles, with a declared weight of 960g for the 45mm version. He highlights its use of second-generation carbon spokes, a CNC-machined steel hub, and Toray T1100 carbon fiber, noting that the first batch sold out. He plans to mount them on his Tavelo Aro SL bike and test them, while expressing some concerns about potential stiffness loss due to the low weight.