BIKE AHEAD COMPOSITES wheelset 28" Biturbo AERO 2.0 | Shimano Road
The next (A)ERA for your road racer has begun. While the 1st version was already a miracle of aerodynamics, the revised successor 2.0 comes with further significant improvements. Larger inner width, lower weight and further optimized wind behavior provide a big plus in performance and make it a fast and comfortable base for your bike.
The shape of the rim in particular has been modified, and the redesign allows it to show its advantages especially in crosswinds. Angled air currents create a sailing effect, which gives you additional propulsion and allows you to save a significant amount of power. In contrast to the previous model, you have to produce a noticeable 7 watts less power at 45 km/h and a 10 degree angle of attack.Wind tunnel tests in the renowned Bike Engineering laboratory confirm these results. Bike Ahead has also succeeded in increasing stability in sideways winds so that you can concentrate fully on your speed and don't have to constantly compensate with steering movements. Another safety factor that was very important to the developers.
Thanks to the increased inner width of 23 mm, even large-volume tires are perfectly supported, which prevents them from buckling in fast bends and ensures greater riding stability and better damping capacity. In addition, the rim is also designed for tubeless systems without rim tape thanks to its special, bore-free design, which allows you to ride with lower air pressure and improves comfort and puncture resistance.
It goes without saying that the workmanship is of the highest standard. Sophisticated manufacturing technology makes painting superfluous. This is very pleasing when you look at the scales. Nevertheless, the surface is sealed using an elaborate finishing process and is therefore highly resistant to scratches, ensuring that the wheels look as good as new even after many kilometers.
The low weight of less than 1400 g stands for itself, but does not reflect the particularly favorable mass distribution of this wheelset. As with all other monocoque wheels from Bike Ahead, due to the non-existent tensile load of conventional spokes, they can design the construction in such a way that the rim is very light and the rotating masses are in the center of the wheel. This is a great advantage when accelerating quickly.
The high-quality hubs, which were developed together with DT Swiss and are based on their proven 240 model, also contribute to the good performance. Their smooth running, durability and functionality are legendary and the Ratchet-EXP freehub guarantees undisturbed propulsion.
But it's not just the inner technical values that are impressive. Anyone who opts for a wheelset from Bike Ahead Components will also be impressed by the extravagant look. It sets you apart from the general uniformity and shows that there is room in your heart for innovation and new paths in the bike industry.
100% MADE IN GERMANY
Perfect craftsmanship guarantees a great product. BIKE AHEAD COMPOSITES are committed to manufacturing their products carefully, cleanly and fairly with the "Made in Germany" label.
All production steps take place in-house, from the idea to the series product. This means that the entire process and quality can be monitored at all times in order to manufacture safe products. In line with the philosophy of "functional lightweight construction", the guys at BIKE AHEAD know each of their products down to the smallest carbon fiber.
Technical data:
Area of use: road bike, triathlon
Wheel size: 28" (ETRTO: 23-622 )
Rim type: clincher (clincher and folding tires)
Brake type: disc brake
Brake disc mount: Center Lock
Hub material: Aluminum, steel
Rim material: UD Carbon
Spoke material: UD Carbon
Inner width: 23 mm
Outer width: 32.5 mm
Rim height: 48.5 mm
Offset: -
Number of holes: -
Spokes: 6x carbon monocoque
Spoke pattern: -
Axle standard front: 12x100 mm thru axle
Axle standard rear: 12x142 mm thru axle
Bearing front: 2x stainless steel industrial bearings
Bearing rear: 4x stainless steel industrial bearings
Freewheel compatibility: 11-, 12-speed Shimano Road
Freewheel type: EXP toothed pulley freewheel, 36 ratchets
Recommended tire width: optimized for 28 to 30 mm
Maximum rider weight: 100 kg (rider, clothing and possibly luggage)
Max. Max. air pressure: 8 bar (23 mm), 7 bar (28 mm), 6 bar (32 mm)
Tubeless compatible: yes
Valve hole: Presta valve (SV, 6.5 mm)
Color rim / finish: UD Carbon matt
Color decals: white (removable)
Color hubs: black
Weight according to manufacturer: 1344g (set), 624g (front wheel), 720g (rear wheel)
Weight self-weighed: 1358g (set, incl. tubeless valves). Tubeless valves), 633g (front wheel), 725g (rear wheel)
Scope of delivery:
1x front wheel
1x rear wheel
2x tubeless valve
MPN:
BTA2-28-F-12 + BTA2-28-R-142-SHIRD
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