2026 Tavelo Arow + Pertual ACME wheels
China Cycling
August 07, 2025
https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/tavelo-arow-road-bike-frameset/ - Tavelo Arow
https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/pertual-acme-45-62-road-disc-brake-wheelset/ - Pertual ACME wheels
Tavelo dropped some new paintjobs for the Arow frameset, but they've also tweaked the layup. (The new layup is available on all the old paintjobs now too.) In this video I talk about whats the same and what's different and go into details of the Pertual ACME wheels. These wheels use a single "monospoke" on each side of the wheel. Combined with the unique wavy rim design, its a wheel that quite literally rides like nothing else out there. But is it worth the $2000 price tag, and the risk of having a bad day if you break a spoke?
The usual disclaimer: Panda Podium is my website. I have monetary motivation for you to like these products and buy them. The frame and wheels in this video were also sponsored to me by Tavelo. As with everything you see on the internet, you should consider what biases the person talking to you has. That said, the opinions expressed in this video are my own honest personal opinions and do not necessarily reflect those of my company, sponsors, or other third parties.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:35 Whats new?
02:15 The full bike build
05:11 Pertual ACME wheels
06:52 Weigh-in
07:30 Deep-dive on the wheels
14:38 Summary
Parts Mentioned
Sunshine Savings/Seasonal Savings
FrameTAVELO Arow
Created: September 20, 2024The reviewer discusses the TAVELO Arow Road Bike Frameset, highlighting its updated layup and paint job. They note significant improvements in ride quality compared to the previous version, describing it as more lively and responsive.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Updated layup improves ride quality, making the bike more lively and responsive
- Stunning Neo Blue paint job
- Good geometry, especially when slammed at the front
- Available in standard and ultra-light versions
- The reviewer loves the new version compared to the previous one
Cons
- Previous version felt numb and not as fast as it should be
- Standard version is heavier than the ultra-light version
MyBikeParts
TAVELO Arow Road Bike Frameset
WheelsPertual ACME 45/62 Road Disc Brake Wheelset
Created: August 07, 2025The reviewer discusses the Pertual ACME 45/62 Road Disc Brake Wheelset, highlighting its unique design, lightweight construction, and performance characteristics.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Super light (1,200g for the set)
- Accelerates and climbs exceptionally well
- Super stable in crosswinds
- Low freehub body resistance for smooth freewheeling
- Absorbs small vibrations better than typical carbon spokes
- Unique asymmetric wavy rim design
- 16-spoke count with mono-piece spokes for stiffness-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lack of vertical compliance transfers big impacts harshly
- V-shaped rim design amplifies road imperfections
- Ride quality worsens on bad roads compared to traditional spokes
MyBikeParts
Pertual ACME 45/62 Road Disc Brake Wheelset