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EPIC 5.6
All Purpose Aero Wheel System
The best all purpose aero wheelset. Designed to perform great in any conditions, from hill climbs to triathlons, the EPIC 5.6 is great for riders looking for one wheelset to do everything.
Rider Type
Is this wheelset right for you?
Road Racing
The EPIC 5.6 is perfect for a wide variety of road racing situations. It's a more aerodynamic option than the EPIC 3.4, and performs great in rides and races with a lot of varying conditions. Perfect for longer race stages, criteriums, and for riders looking for an added aerodynamic advantage.
Triathlon
The EPIC 5.6 is the best choice for triathlons in windy conditions. It's a more crosswind stable wheelset than the EPIC 7.10, and is also great for lighter riders concerned about bike handling. If you are looking for an aero wheelset to use in any training and racing conditions, the EPIC 5.6 is for you.
Recreation
If you are a recreational rider, that rides solo and in a group over a variety of terrain and conditions, the EPIC 5.6 is for you. The superior aerodynamics are great for riding alone or leading a group. If you are looking for one wheelset to do everything, you've found it.
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System-Optimised™ Design
A Different Approach To Wheel Design
Tokyowheel System-Optimized™ wheels have distinctly different front and rear rims to maximize performance.
CFD Engineered
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Faster, more aerodynamic wheels as a result of engineering in a computer simulated windtunnel.
Carbon-Strut™ Construction
Unique Carbon Fiber Manufacturing That is Lighter and Stronger
69 folded layers of carbon fiber arranged in a stronger, lighter construction only possible with System-Optimized™ wheels.
2-Way Clincher Tubeless. Tubes or No-Tubes - You Choose.
*Epic 60 Shown
Use either traditional tires with tubes, or tubeless tires without tubes. Tubeless tires can provide lower rolling resistance and better protection from punctures.
Carbon Valve Balance. Smoother Spinning Wheels At High Speeds.
*Epic 60 Shown
Tokyowheel rims are balanced for the weight of long inner-tube valves.
DuraHeat-R™ High-Temperature Carbon
Better Braking Performance.
A three part technology for superior braking with carbon rims.
Standard Hubs and Spokes
Tokyowheel™ VAPOR 2 Hubs & Aero Bladed Spokes
Lightweight, durable road bike hubs and strong aerodynamic spokes. Available with optional Sapim Cx-Ray Spokes and Ceramic Bearings
UCI Approved
This wheelset has been certified and approved by the UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale), for use in UCI sanctioned road races. These wheels are also certified for use in ITU (International Triathlon Union) sanctioned triathlons.
What's In The Box
All The Accessories You Need
Tokyowheel SuperStiff™ Quick-Release Skewers, CeramicStop™ Carbon Brake Pads, Nylon Rim Strips, and Valve Extensions.
Customer Photos
Technical Specifications & Geometry
| Weight* | 1644g - 1781g (depending on hub & spoke options) |
|---|---|
| Rim | 700c Carbon Clincher |
| Rim Weight* | Front 550g, Rear 600g |
| Rim Depth | Front: 55mm, Rear: 65mm |
| Internal Rim Width | 18mm |
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Warranty & Guarantees
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| Weight* | 1644g - 1781g (depending on hub & spoke options) | 1434g - 1571g (depending on hub & spoke options) | 1480g - 1617g (depending on hub & spoke options) | 1380g - 1517g (depending on hub & spoke options) |
| Rim | 700c Carbon Clincher | 700c Carbon Clincher | 700c Carbon Clincher | 700c Carbon Clincher |
| Rim Weight* | Front 550g, Rear 600g | Front: 450g, Rear 490g | 500g | 450g |
| Rim Depth | Front: 55mm, Rear: 65mm | Front: 33mm, Rear: 43mm | 50mm | 38mm |
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FAQ
Tires
Clincher
Continental GP 4000 S II
https://www.conti-online.com/www/bicycle_de_en/themes/race/grand_prix_classic_en.html
or
Continental Gatorskins if they want something a little more hard wearing
http://www.continental-tires.com/bicycle/tyres/race-tyres/gatorskin
Tubular
Continental GP 4000 S II
https://www.conti-online.com/www/bicycle_de_en/themes/race/gp4000_tub_en.html
Tubeless
Schwalbe Pro-one
http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/racing_tires/pro-one
Inner tubes
Continental Race 28 (700c) light
http://blobs.continental-tires.com/www8/servlet/blob/88968/002f3f05359400c1488ace146807e168/tubes-download-data.pdf
Brake pads (SwissStop)
SwissStop YellowKing
http://www.swissstop.com/rimbrakes/flashpro/yellowking/
or
SwissStop Black Prince
http://www.swissstop.com/tech/compounds/black-prince/
Tire levers
VAR Tire lever
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/var-tyre-levers-prod27539/?geoc=th
Disc rotors
6 bolt
http://www.wiggle.com/shimano-xt-rt76-160mm-6-bolt-disc-rotor/
Centrelock
http://www.wiggle.com/shimano-ultegra-sm-rt800-ice-tech-freeza-disc-rotor/
14-21 days is our estimated delivery window. We make this window 95% of the time. If you have an event coming up or something we can put a rush on the order. This means it will be processed preferentially where possible, which will shave a few days off the lead time.
We include the correct length valve extenders for every order. If you prefer to not use extenders and go with longer tube valve stems please be aware that the exact valve length required can be affected by your pump head. With most pumps you should be safe with 15mm of valve left showing out of the rim and some work with as little as 12mm.
Customer Reviews
Forum Discussion
Martin C. Verified Buyer
2020-02-02Replaceing epice 4.5's
Preety much worn out my gen 1 epic 4.5's after 18-20k kms brake tracks are a bit worn. Still good as a spare set. Liking the 5.6's bit stiffer and ... Read More
Preety much worn out my gen 1 epic 4.5's after 18-20k kms brake tracks are a bit worn. Still good as a spare set. Liking the 5.6's bit stiffer and with ceramic bearings seam to ride easyer fot the same power. Getting PR's on most rides (strava) even though I unfit right now. Cant falt the wheel set or the service and communication from Tokyo through shipping. Surprised they turned up so soon even through Christmass.
Jordan R. Verified Buyer
2020-01-09Fantastic set of wheels!
I have been riding on my new Epic 5.6's with Sapim CX Ray spokes so far for about a month. So far they have been great! A couple things I will note... Read More
I have been riding on my new Epic 5.6's with Sapim CX Ray spokes so far for about a month. So far they have been great! A couple things I will note about them: - Seem MUCH faster than my old aluminum rims - When riding, the wheels make a slight sound similar to an ambulance, Doesn't bother me at all, but just figured I would note that. It could be the valve stem extender - The wheels do flex a little bit side to side. I was worried that in a races they may flex some and come in contact with rim brakes, thus costing me speed, so I backed off my rim brakes a bit just to make sure. This is with the Sapim spokes also, just FYI. - The wheels had no problems working with Latex tubes. No carbon spikes or defects to effect the tubes. Like I said, overall I am still very happy with these wheels, and I will look forward to purchasing a set for the next bike I build also. Highly recommend.
M A. Verified Buyer
2020-01-09EPIC 5.6 - Carbon Clincher - Wheelset
Just to be short, I see TokyoWheels in my cycling community and got good feedback, so then i try to find out website and then asked lots of Q's fro... Read More
Just to be short, I see TokyoWheels in my cycling community and got good feedback, so then i try to find out website and then asked lots of Q's from Kane, James .... and then i decided to buy. I bough it during holiday season, so it took almost a month to reach me. Then Customs call be to pay Duty and then i paid them and sent email to Support , and get 110% refund. Then I took my wheels to LBS for cassette removal from my old to new wheels . Then i install tyres and tubes my self and hurrah!. Installing front tyre was was easy as butter , but for back wheel i have to remove some washers from brake pads(so i decided not to rub), since default pads are little beefy. Here in pakistan, winter season is up , so i only did just 3 rides, and i found them good in terms of speed... definite speed gains ... One thing that i think needs to address is , we need to know what size of valve inner tube required that will balance with wheels ? since weight balancers are there to equals the valve weight. In my experience , i think for 55mm front wheel , we should go for 40mm Valve plus Extender, for 65mm back wheel, we can try 48mm with extender or either directly go for 80mm ... but long valve inner tubes are expensive. so overhaul a good experience.