Ursus launches the Miura TR47 Disc and Miura TC47 Disc, two new disc brake wheelsets with which Niki Terpstra and his teammates will seek success in the Belgian Classic.
The Northern Classics are unique events where attention to detail is essential, not just to win but also to reach the finish line. The expert cyclists of the Total Direct Energie Pro Cycling Team know this well, and Niki Terpstra in particular, who won the Tour of Flanders in 2018, knows it well. And among the details not to be overlooked, a careful choice of the most suitable wheelset is certainly worth mentioning. So what was the rationale behind the choice of the Miura TR47 Disc and Miura TC47 Disc ? Let's find out together.
TWO NEW WHEELSETS DEVELOPED WITH PROFESSIONAL CYCLISTS
We've already discussed in a previous article the technical advantages that the TR and TC series wheels can bring to riders at events like these. Through a preseason stress test conducted by the French team over hundreds of kilometers of Belgian cobblestones, we were able to test the new 28 mm-wide Ursus profile. The test results, reported in the aforementioned article, were nothing short of satisfactory. That's not all: they were even crucial for the development of the new rims we're discussing. These have proven to perform even better on endurance courses similar to what we might see at the upcoming Tour of Flanders.
THE NEW 47 mm PROFILE, A MID-RANGE CHOICE FOR ENDURANCE ROUTES.
While on the bumpy and often muddy Classics routes, using wheels that can accommodate tires up to 30" can be an advantage in terms of stability, Ursus engineers also noted that the rim profiles needed to perform better. The low profile - 37 mm - performs best in climb attacks, when reduced weight makes the difference. The high profile - 67 mm - proved to be a bit extreme for a type of route more geared towards combat than the pursuit of ultimate aerodynamic performance. The solution, as often happens, lies somewhere in the middle. This was demonstrated by the development of the 47 mm carbon disc brake profile with a 28 mm internal channel, later available in tubular (TR47 disc) and tubeless/clincher (TC47 disc) versions. Thanks to this innovation, the setup of the new Ursus wheel models becomes more versatile, allowing cyclists to be more effective, especially in long-distance attacks.
ROAD RACING WHEELS: MIURA TR47 DISC AND MIURA TC47 DISC
Going for a breakaway? These are the perfect Ursus wheels. The new 47 mm rims guarantee the best balance between lightness, reliability, comfort, and aerodynamics, making them a truly complete product , ideal for one-day race specialists. Completing the package are the pair of ultra-precise hubs made in Ursus, machined to the micron by CNC machines, which stand out on the global market for their build quality and smoothness.
The Miura TR47 disc leverages the performance of a tubular tire to excel in the most demanding races, where achieving the best possible result is paramount. This is a wheelset for winners, partners in crime with breakaway pros like Giovanni Visconti and Alessandro Tonelli, rouleurs who have already thrilled us at the Giro d'Italia with their stoic long-distance attacks, or riders like Niki Terpstra.
The Miura TC47 disc is a product with slightly more comfort and reliability features, yet still retains a distinctly racing soul. This is possible thanks to its tubeless and clincher profile, a technical solution that is finding application at the professional level, especially for our teams' long endurance training sessions .
IN CONCLUSION
We've taken a look at the key features of the two new wheelsets introduced by Ursus, which define their ideal field of use in competitions like the Tour of Flanders. If you're interested in learning more about the other wheels in the TR series , this article is worth another five minutes of your time. If you're looking for the same qualities but prefer a tubeless rim, here we'll tell you more about the other wheels in the TC series . To learn more about the wheels from Terpstra and company, we refer you to the technical specifications of the Miura TR47 disc and Miura TC47 disc on our official online shop.
