First Look: USE Road 8.0 Tub
Preview of USE's first foray into the wheel market
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Issue ID: April 2013
Best known for their Exposure lights, Brit company USE has rolled into the wheel market. The Road 8.0 tubulars are the deepest wheelset they offer (aside from a disc) and are competitively priced for the rim depth.
They weigh in at 1,627g, while USE claim that the 25mm rim profile is proven to be aerodynamic at a range of yaw angles. They were also put through wind tunnel tests, where a ‘nano surface finish’ was developed that reportedly reduces drag and makes it harder for dirt to cling to the rims.
The Road 8.0 retail for £1,549.99 at www.use1.com
Authors
Former 220 features editor, Matt, is now editor of Cycling Plus magazine. During his 13 years on 220 Triathlon, he raced everything from super-sprint to Ironman, duathlons and off-road triathlons, and is the author of 'Triathlon!' from Aurum Press
