The Ultimate Trial on the Legendary Slopes of Alpe d’Huez
如果你想知道一對輪組是否夠格稱為高階競賽武器，把它帶上 Alpe d’Huez 是最直接的考驗。
If you want to know whether a wheelset truly deserves to be called a high-performance race weapon, take it up Alpe d’Huez there’s no more honest test.
輪組整體剛性極高，騎感不死硬，展現一種穩健流暢的節奏感，與許多高剛性卻踩不動的輪組形成鮮明對比
The wheelset offers exceptional overall stiffness without feeling overly harsh. It delivers a steady, fluid rhythm that stands in stark contrast to many high-stiffness wheelsets that feel sluggish under power.
—— 范永奕 - Yungyi Fan
AlpsMan 極限鐵人賽的實戰驗證
Partington 不只是訓練工具，它也是實戰夥伴。2025 年 AlpsMan 比賽當天，氣溫低、暴雨不斷，自行車賽段條件幾近惡劣，地面濕滑、陡坡多彎，幾乎每一段路都在考驗技術與裝備的極限。
Partington is not just a training tool — it's a true partner in battle.
On the day of the 2025 AlpsMan race, the conditions were brutal: low temperatures, relentless rain, and a bike course that pushed both rider and gear to the limit. Slick roads, steep climbs, and tight corners meant every stretch was a test of skill and equipment.
儘管比賽因意外事故中斷比賽，但在結束前，我已從落後位置一路追趕至總排名第五，自行車段推估為全場第三快，甚至包含職業選手在內
Although the race was cut short due to an unexpected incident, by the time it ended, I had climbed from the back of the pack to fifth overall.
My estimated bike segment time was the third fastest of the entire field — even among professional athletes.
賽後無心的測試：安錫湖的 MTB 試煉
賽後兩天，與團隊成員在法國安錫湖周邊進行休閒環湖騎乘，卻在 Google Maps 的導航「引導」下誤入一段碎石路段，實際屬於 MTB 或推車專用路線。
出乎意料的是，Partington 這對以「碳纖一體化結構」著稱的輪組，在這種不在預期之內的越野路段中竟表現出色。
Two days after the race, our team went on a casual ride around Lake Annecy in France.
Guided by Google Maps, we unexpectedly ended up on a gravel path — a route more suited for mountain bikes or walking.
Surprisingly, the Partington wheelset, known for its one-piece carbon construction, performed remarkably well on this unplanned off-road segment.
無論是結構穩定性或滾動順暢度，都未出現異常，展示了超出預期的耐用性與設計冗餘度。
Both its structural stability and rolling smoothness remained unaffected, revealing a level of durability and design redundancy that exceeded expectations.
專業觀點：剛性 ≠ 騎乘感受的全部
評價輪組的騎乘感受時，數據上的剛性或重量從來都不是全部。
實際上，許多高剛性輪組，在實際騎乘中卻讓人感到「踩不下去」，而極輕量的輪組卻又是另一端，讓人騎乘時會有種路胎壓不足的感覺。
二者結果一致：在長距離陡坡或不穩定路面上，踩踏的力量似乎被吸收掉了，缺乏節奏與回饋。
When evaluating a wheelset’s ride quality, stiffness and weight on paper are never the whole story.
In reality, many high-stiffness wheelsets can feel sluggish under power, making each pedal stroke feel like a struggle.
On the other end of the spectrum, ultra-light wheelsets often give the impression of under-inflated tires, lacking support and responsiveness.
The result is the same: on long, steep climbs or unstable surfaces, your pedaling force seems to disappear into the road — with no rhythm, no feedback.
輪組表現並不只是「越硬越好」，重點在剛性與動態韌性之間找到平衡。
A wheelset's performance isn’t simply about being “as stiff as possible”
what truly matters is finding the right balance between stiffness and dynamic compliance.
Partington 的設計精妙之處就在於：保有高剛性，透過碳纖材質分層調控、框體內泡棉芯體、以及一體式結構整合，在動態負載下仍能適度變形、吸收震動，並將踩踏力道線性且順暢地轉化為推進力。
What makes Partington’s design truly exceptional is its ability to maintain high stiffness while achieving dynamic responsiveness.
Through layered carbon construction, an internal foam core, and a fully integrated one-piece structure, the wheelset allows controlled flex under dynamic loads, effectively absorbing vibrations and translating pedal force into smooth, linear propulsion.
在高扭力加速、出彎、或長距離高強度輸出時，騎士可以感受到輪組隨著踩踏節奏共振前進，這種身體與機械間的協調感，是純數據無法展現的真實感受。
During high-torque acceleration, corner exits, or sustained high-intensity efforts, the rider can feel the wheelset resonating in sync with each pedal stroke.
This sense of harmony between body and bike is a tangible experience that no spec sheet can truly capture.
Lightweight Wheels
我曾是少數獲得 Lightweight 原廠贊助的亞洲選手，騎乘過多個世代的 Lightweight 管胎輪組。那是一種極致直接、毫無妥協的騎乘體驗：剛性極高、踩下去馬上反應，尤其在短坡爆發與高速加速時表現令人難忘。
I was one of the few Asian riders ever sponsored directly by Lightweight and had the opportunity to ride several generations of their tubular wheelsets.
The ride experience was uncompromisingly direct incredibly stiff, with instant power transfer.
Its performance during short, explosive climbs and high-speed accelerations was nothing short of unforgettable.
Partington
Partington 呈現的是另一種哲學：它依然保持極高剛性，但透過一體式碳纖結構與碳輻條動態調校，在反應速度與穩定性之間找到新的平衡點。在長時間輸出與多變地形中，讓人能更自在地發揮、穩定輸出。
Partington represents a different philosophy
It maintains exceptional stiffness, but through its one-piece carbon structure and dynamically tuned carbon spokes, it strikes a new balance between responsiveness and stability.
On long efforts and varied terrain, it allows the rider to perform with greater ease and sustain power more consistently.
若 Lightweight 是「競技舞台上的劍」，Partington 更像是「全地形作戰的盾」，它多了一層「控制空間」，讓你在極限中仍保有節奏與選擇。
If Lightweight is a sword built for the competitive stage,Partington is more like a shield for all-terrain combat
it offers an added layer of control, allowing you to maintain rhythm and make choices even at the limit.
這樣的差異或許部分來自結構（如輻條與花鼓設計）與框體寬度的差異。
我過去使用的 Lightweight 為舊世代管胎版本，尚未使用過近年較寬的框體與 tubeless 系統新品。
騎乘感受方面，受外胎的影響也非常顯著。若未來有機會試乘 Lightweight 最新的 tubeless 輪組，使用同樣的外胎設定，將能更客觀全面地進行比較與分析。
This difference likely stems in part from structural factors, such as spoke and hub design, as well as rim width.
The Lightweight wheelsets I rode were older-generation tubular models, and I haven't yet tested the newer, wider rim tubeless versions.
Ride feel is also heavily influenced by tire choice.
If I have the opportunity to test the latest Lightweight tubeless models in the future — using the same tire setup — it would allow for a more objective and comprehensive comparison.
從 Alpe d’Huez 的高坡，到 AlpsMan 的濕冷技術賽段，再到安錫湖的越野誤闖，它一次又一次證明了自己不是玻璃美人，而是一名可共赴高牆的搭檔。
它不一定是最硬的，也不見得是最輕的，但它在所有條件中找到了一個讓選手「持續推進、穩定發揮」的平衡點。
對於每一位渴望極限輸出、同時期待穩定掌控的騎士，這對輪組不只是裝備，更是一種實戰哲學的體現。
From the steep slopes of Alpe d’Huez, to the cold and wet technical segments of AlpsMan, and even an accidental off-road detour around Lake Annecy,
it has proven time and again that it’s no fragile beauty — but a true partner built for the toughest challenges.
It may not be the stiffest, nor the lightest, but it strikes a rare balance that allows the rider to keep pushing forward and perform consistently in all conditions.
For every cyclist who seeks peak output without sacrificing control, this wheelset is more than just equipment it’s the embodiment of a performance philosophy.
