Newmen Phase Light Vonoa wheel test: Only 1158 grams thanks to carbon spokes

Peter Nilges

· 08.11.2024

Phase Light Vonoa are the lightest wheels from Newmen and feature carbon spokes.

In the practical test, we were able to directly compare six current high-end wheels with each other.

Newmen's own hubs have a 6-hole mount. The straight-pull carbon spokes can be centred and replaced individually for easy maintenance.

The carbon spokes weigh just 2.8 grams and, at 4000 newtons, are around 30 per cent stronger than a steel spoke.

The front and rear wheels have 24 spokes.

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Photo: Georg Grieshaber

With their Vonoa carbon spokes, the Newmen Phase wheels really reduce the weight and outclass most of the competition. How do the super-light carbon wheels for a manageable 1590 euros fare in the test?

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The light/light version of the new Newmen Phase XC wheels stands out in two respects and is therefore particularly attractive for mountain bike or gravel racers: thanks to the Vonoa carbon spokes, the wheelset achieves a record weight of just 1158 grams and, at 1590 euros, costs significantly less than the usually heavier competition. Newmen has thus put together an extremely exciting package. We have tested the lightest wheels from Newmen

Newmen Phase Light Vonoa in the test:

Newmen Phase Light Vonoa - the new wheels for Cross Country Race & Gravel in a crash test: At impact height 5, the lightweight wheelset suffers initial damage.

Photo: Georg GrieshaberNewmen Phase Light Vonoa - the new wheels for Cross Country Race & Gravel in a crash test: At impact height 5, the lightweight wheelset suffers initial damage.

The slim weight of the wheels presented in spring ensures a particularly light-footed start. In terms of lateral stiffness measured in the laboratory, the super-light Phase is in a low range. However, none of the riders found the wheels too soft in the test. The impact resistance is low, but is still in the green zone for the intended cross-country use.

The Phase wheels are available in different versions in terms of the weight and stability of the rim. The base rim (93 g heavier) offers significantly higher reserves against punctures and can withstand four times the impact intensity without damage, as our laboratory tests prove.