![]() The Fulcrum Racing 77 DBs are OEM (original equipment manufacturer) wheels, so aren’t available aftermarket. ![]() They’re based on Fulcrum’s Racing 6 DB and share the same low-profile 24mm rim with a 20mm internal width. The hubs are basic but, in true Fulcrum style, they are well made, free-running and the freehub picks up quickly. The Continental Grand Sport tyres have most of the features of the brand’s premium tyres, and in this SL guise they’re clincher-only. The 28mm width shapes up well on the Fulcrum rim and I came away impressed both by how well they rolled and how tenaciously they gripped in the corners. Shimano Ultegra is good to see on a bike at this price. The Attain doesn’t quite match the smoothness of the best endurance road bikes when riding on poorer tarmac surfaces, where it feels a little firmer, but it’s not uncomfortable. However, I was really impressed by how the Cube felt. It’s especially good when climbing, the frame feels taut and responsive and it properly punches up climbs – the steeper the better. I’d also love to try the Attain with a set of genuinely lightweight road bike wheels because I’m convinced that would make for a formidable combination on alpine ascents. When you do get to point the Attain downhill, it’s quite thrilling to descend on. ![]() ![]() It’s not as sharp and reactive as the Synapse or as balanced as the Defy, but it’s confidence-inspiring and very rapid. It’s all down to the combination of the excellent tyres and great contact points. I love the shape of the Newmen Wing Bar, with its slightly oversized diameter, mid-compact drop and fantastic, thick Acid bar tape. ![]()
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