The bortola uses japanese ezo bearings to give you the smoothest of rides with low rolling resistance using pro lite39s patented spoke braces which effectively increase the size of the flange for better power transfer meaning when you pedal the force created isnt lost in the wheel and propels you forwards they have used straight pull spokes to really keep the power transfer at a maximum bortola hubs the bortola hubs are a direct descendent of the acclaimed bracciano hubs light fast di