Review: Miche Syntium Aero Wheels [Video]

The Miche Syntium Aero Wheels are the Italian brand’s ‘high performance’ aluminium hoops. With a rim depth of 29mm, an internal width of 19mm and a claimed weight of 1,746g, the spec sheet isn’t ablaze with eye-catching numbers, but they feel well built and durable.

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The Syntium Aeros use 29mm-deep rims that seem to offer a slight aero benefit on flatter terrain and handle crosswinds without drama – not that I would expect a rim of this depth to be particularly troubled by crosswinds anyway.

The rims are mated to WR series hubs with bladed straight-pull double-butted spokes, laced in a 2:1 pattern for optimal stiffness.

They certainly feel like they offer good lateral stiffness when riding out of the saddle. Spoke count in both wheels is 24, which should ensure they stay true for many miles to come. …