Bontrager Wheelworks has unveiled a new line of its popular Aeolus race wheel, increasing its aerodynamic offering to include TLR and disc brake options. The new wheel line is lighter across the board and features a wider rim profile (19.5mm) than the previous generation for increased tyre support, ride comfort, and control.
Positioned as a leader in the tubeless revolution, Bontrager brings the puncture-protection of its popular tubeless TLR system to its highest performance race wheels. Bontrager engineers have reduced weight across the line, making each Aeolus wheel lighter than its predecessor and shaving up to 110g off what was already one of the industry’s lightest race wheels.
With the ever-increasing popularity of disc brakes on road bikes, the Aeolus line will come equipped with disc brake options.
Originally introduced in 2011, Bontrager’s Aeolus line has become one of the most popular race wheels available for road, cyclocross, and triathlon racing. Aeolus is the go-to wheel for the likes of Trek Factory Racing, Sven Nys, Katie Compton, as well as thousands of athletes across the world who seek the aerodynamic benefits of Aeolus’ unique D3 (Dual Directional Design) shape.
Whereas most aero wheels reduce drag at the front of the wheel, Bontrager notes that the D3 profile found on Aeolus reduces drag at both the front, tyre-leading side and the rear, rim-leading side. This not only makes the rider faster and more efficient, it reportedly gives more control when riding in a crosswind, especially at higher yaw angles.
Bontrager will be offering rim brake Aeolus 3 (30mm), 5 (50mm), 7 (70mm), and 9 (90mm) in both TLR and tubular. A disc brake option will be made available for Aelous 3 and 5 in both TLR and tubular options. The Aeolus’ disc options will come equipped with interchangeable axels to ensure the wheels’ fit on all types of disc road bikes.
Aeolus wheels are designed, tested, and handmade at Bontrager’s domestic design and manufacturing center in Waterloo, Wisconsin. All Aeolus wheels are supported by the Bontrager Wheelworks Service Center and ‘the industry’s best warranty’.
