"A little over a year after launching the carbon Sharq 42 with its biomimicry offset 2-wave, variable-depth aerodynamic profile, and just two months after the deeper Sharq 57, Fulcrum is back with a more affordable Soniq 42 all-road wheelset. The wavy aero rim shape is the same - the exact same 42-47mm depth and 25mm wide hooked 2-Way-Fit internal. Just now,"
"With aerodynamics probably most affected at the rim, there's really no functional difference there between the new Soniq 42 and the original Sharq 42. What is different is a slightly lower carbon spec, resulting in a slightly heavier but also more comfortable rim. Then, instead of 2:1 lacing with aero butted spokes for the Sharqs, the Sonic sticks to 24 straight-gauge round stainless spokes, and a symmetrical 2x lacing with straightpull spokes. Also, the Soniqs get sealed steel bearings instead of cup & cone ceramics."
Fulcrum Soniq 42 preserves the Sharq 42's biomimetic 2-wave, variable-depth rim profile with 42–47mm depth and 25mm internal width. The rim uses a more economical carbon layup and is manufactured overseas, lowering production cost. The wheelset employs 24 straight-gauge round stainless spokes in a symmetrical 2x straightpull lacing and hubs with sealed steel bearings. The Soniq wheelset is about 155g heavier than the Sharq equivalent, with much of the weight penalty attributable to simpler spokes, less fancy hubs, and steel bearings. The price is roughly 35% lower, saving around $728/870€.
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