Following an unfortunate wheel collapsing incident in the 1988 Korea Olympics Paul Curran started to build and maintain his own and then other riders' wheels and is now respected as one of the UK's best wheel builders. Curran is a racing legend. In the words of Ian Cammish: "He used to slaughter the domestic competition you know… He could read a race better than anyone and pick his moment to ride away from everyone... and off into the sunset never to be seen again...well not until the finish!!"
Today he puts all of that racing expertise into every pair of wheels he builds. These limited edition Planet X Carbon 50s are laced with premium bladed spokes and individually hand made to the highest standards of workmanship. Paul's 30 years of road racing experience is reflected in every wheel…
More info on Paul Curran's history, experience and racing career can be found here
Here's three times Tour of the Peak winner and Planet X head mechanic Mark Lovatt quizzing Paul on his racing history, long association with Planet X, and the new wheels that he's just built…
Planet X Carbon R50 50mm tubular carbon rims have been hand laced onto Planet X superlight hubs in small batches to insure optimum performance, longevity and reliability. Paired with Planet X's highly respected 50mm carbon rims, expertly selected and carefully matched aero spokes and the level of knowledge and experience that money cannot normally buy and you have a staggering upgrade from our standard handbuilt race wheels.
These wheels come not only with some of the world's top components, but also with some of the leading experience, reputation and attention to detail. Each wheel is carefully hand built by Paul himself, with the maximum attention to detail- you will not find a better made set of race wheels- we are sure of that. Note- these wheels are a strictly limited edition small run and when they are gone there will be no more! And at only £399 per set they will be sure to sell out fast…
31 October 2011
