Particle carbon wheelset - 1100g for 60mm !!
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Particle carbon wheelset - 1100g for 60mm !!

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05 gennaio 2026

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Particle RCX Ultralight Carbon Spoke Disc Brake Road Wheels

Particle RCX Ultralight Carbon Spoke Disc Brake Road Wheels

Creato: 29 marzo 2026

The reviewer provides a detailed, hands-on review of the Particle RCX60 Ultralight Carbon Spoke Disc Brake Road Wheels. They cover unboxing, specifications, build quality, and on-road performance. The wheels are the 'Ultralight' flagship model, featuring 60mm deep, glossy carbon rims with a 21mm internal/31mm external width, a hooked design for tubeless/tubed use, and a claimed weight of 1100g (500g front, 600g rear). The hubs are the top-tier SR1 model with ceramic bearings and a 36-tooth ratchet. The reviewer praises the weight, transparency of the manufacturer, availability of spare parts, good aerodynamics for flats, excellent climbing ability for their depth, and easy tire fitting. Concerns are raised about lateral flex under sprinting for heavier riders, the cheap-feeling rim tape, and the effect of crosswinds (typical for 60mm wheels). The reviewer concludes they are suitable for light to medium riders but may be too flexy for those over 85-90kg.

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Pros

  • Very lightweight for 60mm depth (1100g total)
  • Manufacturer (Particle) is transparent with testing/quality control specs online
  • Wide range of spare parts available for purchase (spokes, ratchets)
  • Hubs are top-of-the-range SR1 model with ceramic bearings
  • Hubs are very smooth
  • Freehub has a very positive, loud, and definite clutch engagement
  • Ratchet rings can be upgraded/compatible with aftermarket parts (e.g., from AliExpress)
  • Good wheel trueness and concentricity measurements out of the box

Cons

  • Spokes feel a bit flexy under hard sprinting, especially for heavier riders
  • Low spoke count (20 per wheel) contributes to flex
  • Rim tape supplied is described as 'cheap stuff'
  • Only one ventilation hole per rim
  • Internal rim finish described as 'average' and 'a little bit messy' near valve hole
  • Affected by crosswinds (though noted as typical for any 60mm deep wheel)
  • Glossy finish may not match matte frames
  • Freehub body is aluminum with no protector, so cassettes may eventually dig in

Key Points

  • Model: Particle RCX60 Ultralight (flagship model)
  • Rim Depth: 60mm (reviewed), also available in 33, 40, 45, 50, 55mm
  • Rim Width: 21mm internal, 31mm external
  • Rim Type: Hooked, UD carbon sidewalls, 12K carbon bed
  • Weight: 500g front, 600g rear, 1100g total (including rim tape)
  • Spokes: Gen 4 carbon spokes (3mm wide), 20 front, 20 rear
  • Hubs: SR1 hubs with ceramic bearings, 36-tooth ratchet (10° engagement)
  • Freehub Compatibility: Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo

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Particle RCX Ultralight Carbon Spoke Disc Brake Road Wheels

Particle RCX Ultralight Carbon Spoke Disc Brake Road Wheels

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