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There is nothing better than riding a tough hill with panache, coming over the crest, and hearing the loud buzz of a quality freewheel drowning out the sound of blood pulsating in your ears.ĭurability: I happened to have an unexpected collision with a skateboard (long story) that sent me flying over the handlebars. Thinking back to my ride on the RXLs affirms this, for me at least. These wheels really pass the senses test, meaning they look, feel and sound like more expensive wheelsets - and they honestly perform like one.

The wider rim also added a greater degree of stiffness, which I'm sure added to the more responsive feel. Though they do not have the DT Swiss hub internals like their Race X Lite siblings, the Race Lite's hub performed well - engaging similarly to, if not a bit firmer than my Ultegras. Out on the road I really enjoyed the level of responsiveness I felt during quick accelerations and when digging into the climbs. According to the tech sheets it was only 134g, so not huge, but still noticeable.

The Race Lites are very close to the same price point as my Ultegras, so I thought they would make for the most interesting perspective for those considering this type of wheelset.Īfter having the tires mounted at the shop and switching over the cassette myself (yes, I can handle some tasks around the workshop), I did notice a weight difference with the advantage going to the Race Lites over the Ultegras. In the Bontrager line of TLR wheelsets, the Race Lite falls right between the Race and the Race X Lite ( I did ride the RXLs earlier this year and thoroughly enjoyed them). It's touted as a lightweight, all-rounder type that is good enough race on (not really my bag at the moment) but strong enough to endure lot's of tough training miles on questionable roads (definitely me). I was first drawn to Bontrager's Race Lite TLR wheelset because I think it most closely matches my abilities and needs as a rider. That said, I will be referring back to my experience with my pre-TLR 23c Bontrager R4 tubeless tires and Ultegra wheels, as they are comparable setup in terms of price and intended purpose. The sum of the two will speak to the performance of the overall system. So I've settled on reviewing both the wheel and tires, but individually, because I think it is important to judge both pieces of the TLR system on their own merits. Bontrager's TLR system is unique in that it was engineered with the complete setup in mind, even though the parts can and do work individually. The question I have been struggling with is whether review the wheels or the tires, or both. Should I be Reviewing the Wheels or the Tires?