WHEELS: Stella Azzurra Maris

When you gotta have it, you gotta have it. Stella, that is. Most roadies just gotta have Stella Maris, the big fish in the cycling pond. Named for the beautifully radial and aquadynamic starfish, the Stella Maris carbon wheelset borrows a few things from nature and gives back an unnaturally wicked ride. You'll take a shine to the new super-glossy finish and sweet, head-turning graphics. In nasty sidewinds, you'll put the hammer down knowing that Stella Maris has a fantastic aero design and pretty much the lowest side-wind resistance in the peleton. If you tip the scales at over 75kg, no problem. And since the Stella Maris is made with one-shot hollow construction, there is no bonding or fastening. The DT Swiss HuGI hubs speak both Italian and Japanese. Weight? Just 1750g. Strong and true? Hey, they're carbon, dude. So if you just gotta have it, stand outside your local shop and wail for the thang your heart desires: Stella Maris.

Material: High modulus carbon fibre
Finish: Lacquered.
Colours: Natural.
Size: 700cc
Weight: 1750g pair.

Cassette: Campy or HG.
Tyres: Clincher & Tubular