Miche Connect Review
Choosing the correct wheelset for your bike is one of the most important aspects of riding and without the correct wheels both the performance and safety of your ride can be significantly impacted. Heavier ‘mass manufactured’ wheel sets will compromise the acceleration and handling of a bike. It is therefore vital that you take the time to consider what wheelset is correct for you.
Consider the following:
Weight of the wheelset – Lighter wheelsets mean faster acceleration.
Stiffness – Too much flex will decrease the power utilised from the pedals, however, wheels that are too stiff will create an uncomfortable ride.
Sealed bearings – High quality sealed bearings will provide a smoother and faster ride along with the added bonus of a longer lasting lifespan compared to ceramic ones.
Miche has a long standing reputation for creating high quality products since their creation in 1919 by using only the finest materials and innovative methods. All of their products are 100% manufactured in Italy and Miche ensures it creates products that are ‘functional’ and ‘endurable’.
The Miche Connect Road wheelset offers top value for money yet manages to achieve increased strength paired with a reduction in weight thanks to the use of high quality materials. This wheelset is an ideal pick for someone who is looking for a high quality, rigid and strong wheelset to enhance the performance of their bike.
Miche have ensured that the Connect wheels provide the perfect camber and offer unbeatable balance to guarantee a smooth and controlled ride. The wheels offer a slight aerodynamic advantage compared to sets that contain rounded spokes by utilising bladed stainless steel spokes. The rear wheel contains 24 spokes arranged in an asymmetrical 16+8 formation to provide added
rigidity and strength against its previous counterparts. The front wheel has 18 spokes.
The Rims consist of a lightweight and stiff aluminium alloy that will provide increased performance. Extreme care has been taken to create a deep rim on the Connect wheel which will offer an aerodynamic advantage over its competing products.
The wheelset utilises an Ergal 7075 aluminium alloy hub, known for being strong yet lightweight. Along with the strength comes added and guaranteed protection through the use of precision grease to fill the sealed bearings that aid movement. This ensures a smooth and flawless ride with long lasting protection.
Product Features
Reduced weight of 1720g (combined)
Ergal 7075 aluminium alloy Hub
Lighweight Aluminium Rim
Bladed spokes for slight aerodynamic advantage on competing products
Miche have created a reasonable entry level product with the Connect Road wheelset that is great for anyone looking to increase the performance of their bike, however, due to the relatively high cost of 7075 aluminium alloy there are other products that boast a similar specification but without the increased price tag. You can however guarantee a firm yet smooth ride if you choose the Miche Connect Road Wheelset.
Miche Connect
Rating by Adam Samuel: stars
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