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Whether you are taking a hard pull, on the attack
or racing the clock, wind resistance is your enemy.
How fast you can ride depends on how effective you
no other wheel company can match Rolf Prima’s
low spoke counts, they tend to avoid discussion of
spoke count altogether. Our Paired Spoke Technology
s
and your equipment are in minimizing the resistance enables lower spoke counts, which significantly
created from forward motion and the wind. Rolf improves aerodynamics for any rim profile. Rim
Prima wheels play a significant role in reducing wind designs that are shaped and proven in the wind tunnel
resistance. and laced with the finer details of internal nipples and
precision bladed spokes combine to produce wheels
A wheel is a system – more than just a rim. Rim profile that are unrivaled.
is only one critical element of the equation. Because
savi n g yo u
Tdf60sl 23 mph
1:23 3:07 6:14
Tt85 23 mph
1:21 3:03 6:07
ARES 6 23 mph
1:13 2:45 5:31
ARES 4 23 mph
1:03 2:21 4:42 Every second. Every watt.
Saving energy and gaining speed is important, especially
Tdf38sl 23 mph when you are digging deep in the aerobars or powering
0:58 2:11 4:22
off the front of the peloton. Rolf Prima wheels can save
you significant time and energy over the wheels you’re
Vigor a 23 mph
riding now.
0:41 1:33 3:06
If you ride slower than 23mph, you actually save even more time. Time saved is in comparison to a Mavic Ksyrium SL.
Mavic and Ksyrium are trademarks of Mavic and the Salomon Group 5 5
AR E S 8
Carbon
> Customizable. See Prima Plus program for decal and ceramic bearing options
> Available in a PowerTap build
> Available in sets or as individual wheels
> 1790gm
AR E S 6 AR E S 4
new new
> Spoke count: 16F / 16R > Spoke count: 14F / 16R
> 66mm deep carbon clincher rim, 21mm width > 46mm deep carbon clincher rim, 21mm width
> TdF4.4 hubset with titanium freehub body and Titanium QRs > TdF4.4 hubset with titanium freehub body and Titanium QRs
> Shimano/SRAM and Campagnolo compatible > Shimano/SRAM and Campagnolo compatible
> Customizable. See Prima Plus program for decal and ceramic bearing options > Customizable. See Prima Plus program for decal and ceramic bearing options
> Available in a PowerTap build > Available in a PowerTap build
> Available in sets or as individual wheels > Available in sets or as individual wheels
> 1590gm > 1435gm
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DIS C t
Carbon
tt 8 5 t df 8 5
> Spoke count: 10F / 12R > Spoke count: 12F / 12R
> 85mm deep carbon tubular rim, 23mm width > 85mm deep carbon tubular rim, 23mm width
> TdF4.4 hubset with titanium freehub body and > TdF4.4 hubset with titanium freehub body
Titanium QRs and Titanium QRs
> Shimano/SRAM and Campagnolo compatible > Shimano/SRAM and Campagnolo compatible
> Customizable. See Prima Plus program for decal > Customizable. See Prima Plus program for
and ceramic bearing options decal and ceramic bearing options
> Available in sets or as individual wheels > Available in sets or as individual wheels
> 1685gm > 1695gm
Carbon Alloy
compatible
> Available in a PowerTap build
> Available in sets or as individual wheels
> 1765gm
Prima Plus
Complete your bike with customization. Ceramic bearings, custom color decals and more are available on TT, TdF
and ARES models. The PRIMA PLUS PROGRAM allows you to match your wheels to any frame or color choice. Ride with Power - Rolf Prima can build any of the following models with a
PowerTap hub: ARES 8, ARES 6, ARES 4, TdF60, TdF38SL, 58RSC, 38RSC,
Ceramic Bearings: Dial in performance by adding precision ceramic bearings to any wheelset for a true advantage. Vigor a, Vigor SL or Vigor RS.
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w h i c h w h ee l i s b e s t f o r y o u ?
ralos 6, ralos 9
FX58, Vigor FX
58RSC, 38RSC
Carbon disc
track disc
Echelon SL
TT85, TT60
38CX, ECX
DauphinÉ
Vigor RS
TdF38 SL
Aspin SL
Vigor SL
Echelon
Vigor a
Tandem
P-Town
Elan a
ARES 8
ARES 6
ARES 4
TdF60
Aspin
Vigor
Elan
Fitness riding
Race Training
Racing
> Triathlon
> Crits
Riding conditions
> Rough Terrain
Pedal masher /
Smooth pedaler Strong pedaler Lots of power Smooth pedaler Strong pedaler Lots of power Smooth pedaler Strong pedaler Lots of power
thrasher
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ELAN a / ELAN *** **** **** **** **** *** ** *
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ASPIN SL **** **** **** **** **** **** **** *** ** *
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Under 160lbs (68kg) Over 240lbs (109kg)
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Proven time and again not only in the wind tunnel but also in road
races, time trials, triathlons and crits, the Vigor’s combination of light
in Class is not easy, but the new 2012 Vigor a is the paragon of alloy
predecessors.
vigor
u n r i va l e d
VIGOR
VIGOR a new
new
VIGOR
> Lowest spoke count alloy clincher > Lowest spoke count alloy clincher
available: 14F / 16R available: 14F / 16R
> 33mm deep alloy clincher rim, 22mm wide > 34mm deep alloy clincher rim or 30mm deep
> TdF4.4 Hubset with titanium freehub body alloy tubular rim
and titanium QRs > TdF3.4 Hubset with titanium freehub body
> Shimano/SRAM and Campagnolo compatible and steel QRs
> Shimano/SRAM and Campagnolo compatible
> Available in a PowerTap build
> Available in a PowerTap build
> Ceramic bearing upgrade available
> Ceramic bearing upgrade available
> 1480gm
> clincher 1450gm; tubular 1475gm
VIGOR VIGOR
> Lowest spoke count alloy clincher > Spoke count: 16F / 20R
available: 14F / 16R > 31mm deep alloy clincher rim
> 34mm deep alloy clincher rim > TdF3.4 Hubset with titanium freehub
> TdF3.4 Hubset with titanium freehub body body and steel QRs
and steel QRs > Shimano/SRAM and Campagnolo
> Shimano/SRAM and Campagnolo compatible compatible
> Available in Black or Silver > Available in a PowerTap build
> 1490gm
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e l an a new
The best of both worlds; light weight and durable. The > Spoke count: 20F / 24R
new Elan a features custom CX-ray bladed spokes for > 23mm alloy clincher rim
> Custom CX-ray bladed spokes
an all new low rotational weight, making it not only light,
> TdF3.4 hubset with titanium freehub
but also aerodynamic. The Elan a is perfect for the steep body and titanium QRs
> Shimano/ SRAM and Campagnolo
climbs or quick accelerations.
compatible
> Ceramic bearing upgrade available
>1335gm
el a n da u ph i n e
> Spoke count: 20F / 24R > Spoke count: 20F / 20R
> 23mm alloy clincher rim > 23mm alloy clincher rim
> TdF3.4 hubset with titanium freehub > TdF3.4 hubset with titanium freehub
body and steel QRs body and steel QRs
> Shimano/ SRAM and Campagnolo > Shimano/ SRAM and Campagnolo
compatible compatible
> Available in 700c or 650c > Ceramic bearing upgrade available
> Ceramic bearing upgrade available > 1325gm
> 700c: 1345gm; 650c: 1245gm
Heather Wurtele Rolf
Pr i ma
2010 & 2011 IronMan
St. George & 2011 iRONMAN
lAKE PLACID CHAMPION
At h l e t e s
In triathlon, road, cyclocross, mountain
and track, Rolf Prima sponsors top
athletes in each discipline.
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IT’S A COMMON QUESTION. Is there really a difference if I
everyday abuse.
a
Don’t sacrifice weight for durability. The low profile Aspin
is built for racers and enthusiasts who want the high end
as pi n aspin
> Spoke count: 20F / 24R >Spoke count: 20F / 24R
> 22mm alloy clincher rim with double > 22mm alloy clincher rim with double
butted spokes with wrench flats butted spokes with wrench flats
> TdF2.4 hubset with alloy freehub body > ST1.2 hubset with alloy freehub
and steel QRs body and steel QRs
> Shimano/ SRAM and Campagnolo > Shimano/ SRAM and Campagnolo
compatible compatible
> Available in 700c or 650c > 1595gm
> 700c: 1495gm; 650c: 1330gm
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R
20
6
Ra lo s Ralos6
new new
> 29” > 26”
> Spoke count 24F / 24R > Spoke count 24F / 24R
> 24.5mm alloy tubeless ready rim with tape and valve included > 24.5mm alloy tubeless ready rim with tape and valve included
> Disc brake only – no brake track > Disc brake only – no brake track
> XST hubset with steel freehub body and steel QRs > XST hubset with steel freehub body and steel QRs
> Available with optional 15mm front thru axle > Available with optional 15mm front thru axle
3 8CX Vcx
Get the benefits of high zoot tubular, but with the durability
and price of an alloy rim in the ECX and VCX models or
choose their clincher mud brothers. Looking to upgrade
to disc brake? The VCX is now available in a disc brake
compatible option. And for the ultimate mud shedding, choose new
either the new 38CX carbon tubular or the 58CX.
> Spoke count: 14F / 16R
> 38mm deep carbon tubular rim
> TdF4.4 hubset with titanium
freehub body and titanium QRs
> 130mm rear spacing
> Shimano/SRAM compatible
>1235gm
Vcx E cx
new
> Spoke count: 16F / 16R > Spoke count: 16F / 20R
> 31mm alloy clincher or 30mm > 31mm alloy clincher or 30mm
tubular rim tubular rim
> TdF3.4 hubset with titanium freehub > TdF2.4 hubset with alloy freehub
body and steel QRs body and steel QRs
> 130mm rear spacing > 130 rear spacing
> Shimano/ SRAM compatible > 1660gm clincher, 1620gm tubular
> 1550gm clincher, 1530gm tubular
Named after our neighboring city, Portland, Oregon, the P-town is the
epitome of town wheels – not only high on style but also on function.
P-Town wheels are built on custom White Industries ENO and ENO Eccentric
hubs and are available in multiple configurations. Now just about any frame
can be turned into a stylish fast townie that rides like a race bike.
The long reigning gold standard of tandem wheels. The Tandem is hands down The Tandem Disc is a lightweight and robust tandem wheel set with the
the ultimate choice for fast, lightweight and robust tandem wheels. The Tandem added option for disc brakes on the front and rear wheel.
comes standard with rear disc compatibility.
> Spoke count: 20F / 24R > Spoke count: 20F / 24R
> 31mm deep alloy clincher rim > 31mm deep alloy clincher rim
> ISO 6-bolt rear disc standard. Front available > ISO 6-bolt rear disc standard, front and rear
with rim brake > Tandem Symmetric hubset with steel freehub body and Steel QRs
> Tandem Symmetric hubset with steel freehub > Shimano/ SRAM and Campagnolo compatible
body and Steel QRs
> 145mm rear spacing
> Shimano/ SRAM and Campagnolo compatible
> 1895gm
> 145mm rear spacing
> 1815gm
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Front Tandem Disc Hub
fx58
Working with the Project London professional track team, we took > Spoke count: 16F / 20R
our paired spoke technology to the velodrome. To complement the > 58mm deep carbon tubular rim
race premium FX58 carbon tubular, the Vigor FX is now available > 120mm rear spacing
> Standard track thread compatible
in an alloy clincher or tubular rim option. Aero, stiff and light,
> Customizable. See the Prima Plus
our FX wheels show that the velodrome is the perfect venue to program for decal and ceramic
bearing options
showcase our technologies.
> 1745gm
vig o rf x f xdisc
Tubular Alloy Rim Option
> 31mm alloy clincher or 30mm tubular rim > Standard track thread compatible, 120mm
> 120mm rear spacing > Customizable. See the Prima Plus program for decal and
ceramic bearing options
> Standard track thread compatible
> 975gm
> 1805gm Clincher
1790gm Tubular
From clothing to wheel bags, we have what you need to deck out your wheels and yourself. Visit
www.rolfprima.com to pick up the accessories to go along with your wheels.
a cce s s o r i es
Rolf Prima Double Wheel bag Rolf Prima Brake Pads Valve Extenders Tool: Nipple Driver Rolf Prima 24oz Bottle Rolf Prima Pint Glass
Rolf Prima Jersey: Mens & Womens cut (back) Rolf Prima T-shirt, cotton: Men’s and Womens cut Rolf Prima Visor Rolf Prima Cycling Socks
Model Color Rim Spokes Spoke Weight gm Weight gm
Front / rear Profile front rear /Set
TT85 Carbon/ Black 85mm Carbon [TU] 10/12 Bladed 740 945 1685
TdF85 Carbon/ Black 85mm Carbon [TU] 12/12 Bladed 750 945 1695
TdF60 SL 700c / 650c Carbon/ Black 60mm Carbon [TU] 12/12 Bladed 600 / 575 795 / 775 1395 / 1350
TdF60 Carbon/ Black 60mm Carbon [TU] 16/16 Bladed 620 815 1435
TdF38 SL Carbon/ Black 38mm Carbon [TU] 14/16 Bladed 490 685 1175
Carbon Disc [Rear] Carbon/ Black Carbon [TU] n/a n/a n/a 930 930
ARES 8 Carbon/ Black Carbon [CL] 12/16 Bladed 795 995 1790
ARES 6 Carbon/ Black Carbon [CL] 16/16 Bladed 655 935 1590
ARES 4 Carbon/ Black Carbon [CL] 14/16 Bladed 625 810 1435
58RSC Carbon/ Black 58mm Carbon/ Alloy [CL] 16/20 Bladed 815 1055 1870
38RSC Carbon/ Black 38mm Carbon/ Alloy [CL] 16/20 Bladed 770 995 1765
Vigor a Black 33mm Alloy [CL] 14/16 Bladed 645 835 1480
Vigor SL Black 34.5mm Alloy [CL] 14/16 Bladed 635 815 1450
Vigor SL [tu] Black 30mm Alloy [TU] 16/16 Bladed 640 835 1475
Vigor Black or Silver 34.5mm Alloy [CL] 14/16 Bladed 645 845 1490
Vigor RS Black 31mm Alloy [CL] 16/20 Bladed 685 895 1580
Elan a Black 23mm Alloy [CL] 20/24 Bladed 570 765 1335
Elan 700c / 650c Black 23mm Alloy [CL] 20/24 Round 570 / 520 775 / 725 1345 / 1245
Dauphine Black 23mm Alloy [CL] 20/20 Round 570 755 1325
Echelon SL Black 31mm Alloy [CL] 16/20 Bladed 675 935 1610
Echelon Black 31mm Alloy [CL] 16/20 Bladed 700 995 1695
Aspin SL 700c / 650c Black 22mm Alloy [CL] 20/24 Round 600 / 535 895 / 795 1495 / 1330
150 sHELTON mCMURPHeY bLVD., Aspin Black 22mm Alloy [CL] 20/24 Round 640 955 1595
Ste. 101, Eugene OR 97401 USA
Tandem Black 31mm Alloy [CL] 20/24 Bladed 775 1040 1815
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Tandem Disc Black 31mm Alloy [CL] 20/24 Bladed 855 1040 1895
Ralos 6 Black 24.5mm Alloy [CL] 24/24 Round 670 825 1495
All specifications are subject to change Ralos 9 Black 24.5mm Alloy [CL] 24/24 Round 750 905 1655
without notice. Wheel weights weighed 58CX Black 58mm Carbon [TU] 16/16 Bladed 610 830 1440
with Shimano freehub bodies, and without 38CX Black 38mm Carbon [TU] 14/16 Bladed 510 725 1235
rim strips or QRs. Weights can vary with VCX Black 30mm Alloy [TU] / 31mm Alloy [CL] 16/16 Bladed 665 / 675 865 / 875 1530 / 1550
rim tolerances.
VCX disc Black 30mm Alloy [TU] / 31mm Alloy [CL] 20/20 Bladed 795 / 805 900 / 910 1695 / 1715
ECX Black 30mm Alloy [TU] / 31mm Alloy [CL] 16/20 Bladed 680 / 700 940 / 960 1620 / 1660
Copyright © 2011, Rolf Prima. All rights
reserved. SSCX Black 30mm Alloy [TU] / 31mm Alloy [CL] 16/16 Bladed 665 / 675 885 / 895 1550 / 1570
Revised 08.2011 SSCX [eccentric] Black 30mm Alloy [TU] / 31mm Alloy [CL] 16/16 Bladed 665 / 675 930 / 940 1595 / 1615
FX58 Carbon/ Black 58mm Carbon [TU] 16/20 Bladed 815 930 1745
Vigor FX Black 30mm Alloy [TU] / 31mm Alloy [CL] 16/20 Bladed 840 / 845 950 / 960 1790 / 1805
Track Disc Carbon/ Black Carbon [TU] n/a n/a n/a 975 975
P-Town / eccentric Black or Silver 34.5mm Alloy [CL] 14/16 Bladed 745 850 / 910 1595 / 1655
hand-built in Eugene, Oregon USA
CL: Clincher TU: Tubular