Bontrager Aeolus RSL 51 TLR Disc Road Wheel in Black

Bontrager Aeolus RSL 51 TLR Disc Road Wheel

Front, No cassette / Black
$1,429.99
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Bontrager Aeolus RSL 51 TLR Disc Road Wheel in Black
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Bontrager Aeolus RSL 51 TLR Disc Road Wheel

Bontrager’s marquee lightweight carbon road wheel in a 51mm depth, designed for the ultimate in speed, stability, and confidence in all conditions.

$1,429.99
FT/RR, cassette compatibility
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Bontrager Aeolus RSL 51 TLR Disc Road Wheel

Front, No cassette / Black

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About this product

The details.

Be the fastest you

The ultralight Aeolus RSL 51 is the perfect upgrade for a faster you. Created with Bontrager’s all-new three-dimensional modeling design process, the all-new Aeolus RSL delivers a step-change in speed without sacrificing stability. It’s built with the lig

All Bontrager carbon wheels are warrantied for life for the original purchaser and come with the added protection of Carbon Care. If you structurally damage your wheels while riding in the first two years of ownership, we'll replace them. It’s that easy.

Product details

  • RSL OCLV Carbon is lighter and stronger, allowing for faster, more stable rim profiles
  • 51mm depth rim profile born of 3D design modeling for our fastest, most stable designs ever
  • 23mm inner width proven to roll smoother with less drag for a faster wheel and tire system
  • Tubeless Ready (TLR) rims compatible with both Bontrager TLR rim strips and TLR tape
  • 51mm depth OCLV Carbon rim (31mm outer) DT Aerolite spokes 24/24, DT ProLock nipples
  • Ultralight 12mm thru-axle DT Swiss 240s hubs with Ratchet EXP 36-point rear
  • Compatible with Shimano 10/11/12 speed, SRAM 10/11 freehubs, 12sp XDR available separately
  • Includes TLR rim strip, TLR valve, and traditional rim strip

What makes it special

The little details. The big difference.

  • A new dimension in speed
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    A new dimension in speed

    By completely rethinking our design process for Aeolus RSL, we moved way beyond marginal gains. Enabling 3D CFD models in our iterative feedback loop and incorporating more variables that affect speed, we were able to better replicate real-world conditions and make wheels that aren’t just faster but represent a step-change in speed.

  • The faster you
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    The faster you

    Aeolus RSL wheels aren’t just faster, they also make you more efficient with less wasted energy. Plus, they offer more stability and more tire compliance means you can focus on what matters most: being the fastest you.

  • Wider is faster
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    Wider is faster

    Aeolus RSL’s 23mm inner width provides a better aerodynamic connection with tires and allows them to roll faster. This design also lets you run lower tire pressures for a smoother, faster, and less fatiguing ride.

  • Faster with fewer watts
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    Faster with fewer watts

    Aerodynamically faster rim shapes and a wheel/tire profile proven to reduce rolling resistance add up to major watt-savings. For a rider like Trek-Segafredo's Mads Pedersen, Aeolus RSL can save 34 watts in a sprint finish over previous Aeolus wheels of similar depth.

  • Race-caliber carbon
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    Race-caliber carbon

    RSL-level OCLV Carbon is the lightest and strongest available, and it lets us create the fastest rim shapes we possibly can.

  • Tubeless Ready (TLR)
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    Tubeless Ready (TLR)

    Easily set your wheelset up tubeless with Bontrager TLR rim strips or use a rim tape system for the lightest setup possible.Move over, tubulars! This is the fastest wheel and tire system available, and it’s exactly what’s raced by Trek-Segafredo to give them an edge over the competition

The details

Good to know-

Specs18
Diameter
700c
Type
Tubeless Ready (TLR)/Clincher
Axle diameter
12mm
Holes
24
Butting
14/17/14
Cross section
Bladed
Brake type
Centerlock disc
Attachment
Thru Axle
Nipple locking type
Alloy Locking
Valve
Presta
Rim width (inner)
23mm
Rim depth
51mm
Rim material
Carbon
SizeFront, No cassetteRear, Shimano HG 10/11-speed
FT/RR/PRFrontRear
Cassette compatibilityNo cassetteShimano HG 10/11-speed
Hub width100mm142mm
Hub engagement (rear)Not applicable36
Weight660.0g780.0g
Good to know4
  • Aeolus RSL Be the fastest you. Bontrager’s all-new Aeolus RSL wheels represent a step-change in speed for every rider.
  • Aeolus family Aeolus, God of wind. He doles out tailwinds, headwinds, and crosswinds in equal measure. His power is the inspiration behind every pair of Aeolus wheels, and the reason why we’ve spent over 25 years engineering ways to outsmart him.
  • 30-Day Unconditional Guarantee If for any reason you're not satisfied with a Bontrager or Trek aftermarket purchase, return the item, along with the original sales receipt to the original place of purchase within 30 days for an exchange or refund. Think of it as a 30-day test ride.
  • Tubeless setup Ditch the tubes, reduce flats, and get the most performance out of your tires. Learn how tubeless setups work.

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