Not a huge amount, mostly weight, but when it comes to weight you must factor in rotational weight. Riding them you can feel a difference if ridden back to back, but if you are going between the 2, don't sweat it. Most people don't need the RSL. Unless you want NO compromises, I would go with the Pro. Plenty of performance for pretty much anyone.
I actually got a few different sets of RSL's from various sources at steep discounts so I wasn't limited by budget as much. If I had to pay full price I would stick with the Pros but if I had lots of money the feel of those RSL's and snappiness is incredible. I got injured and didn't ride my bike for 5 months over winter when normally I train year round outdoors and turned into a beast until I got hurt. So getting back into it this year you're correct at lower speeds there isn't a huge benefit no, but they do have a snappy eagerness to them over the Elites that I have on another bike and that you can feel at any fitness level. I have the Elites on a single speed and they are probably all you need and give you most of the sharpness, ride benefits and efficiency of carbon but the RSL's are just that much better. I am getting back into the game and just like last year, neck to neck with other relatively fast cyclists I can see that all else being equal (and it never is when you have RSL's because everything is easier for you with those wheels!) then I need to pedal less and to maintain a given speed with others including when I am next to and not behind airstreaming. In other words to maintain same speed I need to stop pedaling more than the other riders or I will pull ahead. I also notice I can coast longer. I am also 6'4" (but very skinny/fit) and not very aero and have an Emonda all built up so its not from less drag for sure I think its from the top notch DT swiss 240 hubs and ultralight wheels. I am a fairly strong rider and can cruise at over 20mph. And yes the faster you go, the more "better" wheels will benefit, the slower you are the less benefit but overall carbon wheels as a whole once you're serious about cycling are an incredible upgrade. What is incredible about all the Trek road series including RSL is they can be used in gravel bikes and don't have weight limits and are rated for drops up to 6" so you can jump curbs assuming the rest of your bike is up to the task like with a Checkpoint or Domane with larger tires say 32-40+ in the gravel world. I wouldn't do that with my Emonda and 28's though. I own many different bikes including a few cheap ones that I rebuilt because I rode them so much that I broke everything and I can tell you its better aluminum frame w/ say decent to mid level carbon wheels than the other way around, it beats carbon frame but allow wheels all day. Carbon everything obviously is the best and nicest but if you cannot afford then get a mid level like 105 alloy bike and over time save up for good wheels even the Pros you won't be sorry as the wheels are some of the most important pieces to your bike..
Are you claiming that a fully 3D URANS simulation without even considering asymmetries like the disc brakes, the hub etc., is really a good way to simulate real-world flow scenarios? Unless, of course, these images aren't actually part of the simulation and only used for PR purposes....!?
@@coolcras7 Not when it comes to bikes and components. It's practically all made in China and if it isn't those companies just think they have the right to charge a premium. Don't be a fool.
@@wasupwitdat1mofiki94 I agree with you in many ways. I love love my Light Bicycle wheelset. However, the Pro 51 is such a good deal at $719 with a DT 350(I’d add a 54T ratchet though). If I was to put together the same spec on light bicycle’s website right now it’d come out at similar weight and almost similar price(LB cost is higher) BUT to be able walk into a trek store when the wheel cracks or fail gives me a peace of mind. Again, I love my Light Bicycle wheelset but the price on the Pro 51 is hard to pass up.
@@joreljarin8584 A lot of people make this claim about warranty but the truth is shops and manufacturers always look for excuses to not honor the warranty and you still have to pay the shop for wrenching even if a part would be covered. When I look at the price of a wheelset from a good Chinese company in comparison to say the Bontrager if I were to have a problem I could not fix myself I could buy another set of Chinese wheels and still come out ahead. No brainer.
@@wasupwitdat1mofiki94, I’m currently in a market for a 23mm inner width carbon wheels with at least dt 350 hubs. What Chinese brand would you suggest? I’ve looked at light bicycle, far sport and other good Chinese brands but most of them would run me more than the Aeolus shipped to my door.
Bontrager is on another level rn, From making the strongest carbon wheels for Mtb... To the fastest carbon wheels for Rb.
*Handy product. Works well.*
0:31 how did we do it?
Marketing, that's how LOL
I think I will continue riding my 2016 Trek Domane with a set of Bontrager Aura 5 ( 50 mm depth) wheels. The Aura 5 do pretty good thanks.
The new lineup is nice... but the way my bank account is set up.... lol
I wish I could buy a trek slr frame to go with these wheels. No availability in uk .
No availability here in the US as well, been waiting seven months for my Trek Domane.
Is there a rim brake version ???
No
ggg
When will the 51’s be available?
Check with your local dealer for availability!
Pro51s are 5 watts faster than xxx6 but 10-15 g heavier for nearly half the price.
is there a lot of difference between Aeolus RSL 37 and Aeolus Pro 37 in performance?
Not a huge amount, mostly weight, but when it comes to weight you must factor in rotational weight. Riding them you can feel a difference if ridden back to back, but if you are going between the 2, don't sweat it. Most people don't need the RSL. Unless you want NO compromises, I would go with the Pro. Plenty of performance for pretty much anyone.
For an average rider riding 18 to 19 mph, would the pro 51’s be good enough? Would I even benefit from the rsl over the pros?
I actually got a few different sets of RSL's from various sources at steep discounts so I wasn't limited by budget as much. If I had to pay full price I would stick with the Pros but if I had lots of money the feel of those RSL's and snappiness is incredible. I got injured and didn't ride my bike for 5 months over winter when normally I train year round outdoors and turned into a beast until I got hurt. So getting back into it this year you're correct at lower speeds there isn't a huge benefit no, but they do have a snappy eagerness to them over the Elites that I have on another bike and that you can feel at any fitness level. I have the Elites on a single speed and they are probably all you need and give you most of the sharpness, ride benefits and efficiency of carbon but the RSL's are just that much better.
I am getting back into the game and just like last year, neck to neck with other relatively fast cyclists I can see that all else being equal (and it never is when you have RSL's because everything is easier for you with those wheels!) then I need to pedal less and to maintain a given speed with others including when I am next to and not behind airstreaming. In other words to maintain same speed I need to stop pedaling more than the other riders or I will pull ahead. I also notice I can coast longer. I am also 6'4" (but very skinny/fit) and not very aero and have an Emonda all built up so its not from less drag for sure I think its from the top notch DT swiss 240 hubs and ultralight wheels. I am a fairly strong rider and can cruise at over 20mph. And yes the faster you go, the more "better" wheels will benefit, the slower you are the less benefit but overall carbon wheels as a whole once you're serious about cycling are an incredible upgrade. What is incredible about all the Trek road series including RSL is they can be used in gravel bikes and don't have weight limits and are rated for drops up to 6" so you can jump curbs assuming the rest of your bike is up to the task like with a Checkpoint or Domane with larger tires say 32-40+ in the gravel world. I wouldn't do that with my Emonda and 28's though.
I own many different bikes including a few cheap ones that I rebuilt because I rode them so much that I broke everything and I can tell you its better aluminum frame w/ say decent to mid level carbon wheels than the other way around, it beats carbon frame but allow wheels all day. Carbon everything obviously is the best and nicest but if you cannot afford then get a mid level like 105 alloy bike and over time save up for good wheels even the Pros you won't be sorry as the wheels are some of the most important pieces to your bike..
it is the end of june now. have not seen any store having them in stock. i heard RSL 62 retail is not available until Nov. Christmas present?
My Trek store that I worked at had the 51s and our warehouse had stock at the time of your comment. Not sure why your store can't get stuff.
@@tygrewesterfield841 holy cow. i made that comment in 2021 talking about stock in Australia. maybe container ships were short supplied at the time.
I hope, they have no load / weight limit.
No load/weight limit
@@jasonmcgrody9472 Thank you. Makes them quite a bit more desirable to Us Clydesdales than 90% of the competition.
You guys claim in this video that the RSLs only come in tubeless ready clincher format. You obviously forgot about the tubular 37 RSL wheels.
I wonder what the Great Hambini thinks of these wheels and their aerodynamics claims.
Are you claiming that a fully 3D URANS simulation without even considering asymmetries like the disc brakes, the hub etc., is really a good way to simulate real-world flow scenarios? Unless, of course, these images aren't actually part of the simulation and only used for PR purposes....!?
of course, PR. It's all just marketing.. absolute waste of money. Check out people like Winspace... they make CRAZY good wheels, excluding all the BS.
nice
Have you figured out the issue with Shimano 12 speed cassette and the pro 51 or pro 5 free hub wobble.
If you're having trouble with your wheel, please bring it to your local Trek retailer and we can help look into it!
2 days after I receive my xxx4’s they release these ... 🤦🏻♂️😂
Send me those and you can get the rsls XD
You have a 30 day return policy. They even market it as “test drive period”
신형트리풀xxx가 아닌게 아쉽네 dt110허브를 쓰지 않는게 아쉬워
Ok !take my money
ok I'll get a loan
LoL like they gonna be in stock 😂
They actually have kept good stock of these since release.
I bet they cost more than my bike 😔
The rear wheel alone is $1,300
@@tygrewesterfield841 it's all good, since posting that comment, I built up a Tarmac SL7 with Zipp 404s. Just had to accept bikes are expensive.
Dem some pretty strong claims there buddy. Chinese brands are still more affordable and getting ever more popular.
you get that you pay for, let's see how easy it is to get replacements.
@@coolcras7 Not when it comes to bikes and components. It's practically all made in China and if it isn't those companies just think they have the right to charge a premium. Don't be a fool.
@@wasupwitdat1mofiki94 I agree with you in many ways. I love love my Light Bicycle wheelset. However, the Pro 51 is such a good deal at $719 with a DT 350(I’d add a 54T ratchet though). If I was to put together the same spec on light bicycle’s website right now it’d come out at similar weight and almost similar price(LB cost is higher) BUT to be able walk into a trek store when the wheel cracks or fail gives me a peace of mind. Again, I love my Light Bicycle wheelset but the price on the Pro 51 is hard to pass up.
@@joreljarin8584 A lot of people make this claim about warranty but the truth is shops and manufacturers always look for excuses to not honor the warranty and you still have to pay the shop for wrenching even if a part would be covered. When I look at the price of a wheelset from a good Chinese company in comparison to say the Bontrager if I were to have a problem I could not fix myself I could buy another set of Chinese wheels and still come out ahead. No brainer.
@@wasupwitdat1mofiki94, I’m currently in a market for a 23mm inner width carbon wheels with at least dt 350 hubs. What Chinese brand would you suggest? I’ve looked at light bicycle, far sport and other good Chinese brands but most of them would run me more than the Aeolus shipped to my door.
The marketing bs is stong in this one.
Greetings, a 15k€ Trek bike owner.
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