R2BIKE wheelset 28" Disc GRV | Newmen Road Straightpull Center Lock hubs | Light Bicycle Carbon rims
Application: Gravel GRV
Road cyclists and gravel riders are always looking for the best compromise between weight, aerodynamics and stiffness. The combination of Light Bicycle Carbon rims and the reliable Newmen hubs should therefore always be on the shortlist. The balanced component mix guarantees you high reliability and a long service life.
Hubs
The FADE R rear hubs will also find many fans. Anyone looking for a lightweight yet durable wheel center will find them hard to ignore.
Newmen's many years of experience can already be seen from the external appearance. The very elaborate and filigree workmanship inspires a great deal of confidence. Thanks to the clean anodization, the hub withstands even the most adverse weather conditions and retains its beauty even after many kilometers. In addition, the slim design ensures very good aerodynamics without sacrificing stiffness or steering precision.
Of course, the inner values will also convince you: only high-quality, double-sealed industrial bearings with a special lubricant are used. This special grease offers a 25 % higher water absorption capacity, which protects the bearings from premature wear and corrosion. It also ensures that the bearings run smoothly. Of course, you don't need to worry about adjusting the axial bearing play on the FADE R either. The bearings are already tension-free and precisely pressed in at the factory, so you can spend the time you save on your favorite trail.
Safety has not been spared either, with reinforcements at critical points such as at the transition between the brake disc and spoke mounts, even enable approval for E-Road and E-Gravel bikes, while non-critical areas require less material, thus saving weight.
The freehub has also been adapted to the ever-increasing torques. It has a significantly larger diameter and can therefore distribute the load better. Newmen continues to rely on 3 pawls, which engage in 36 ratchets. The pawls are very wide and have a specially shaped tooth profile, which generates a pleasant and restrained noise and ensures gentle power transmission.
Rims
Light Bicycle were ahead of their time with the Falcon Pro WG rims. While many manufacturers only launched gravel wheels with an inner width of 30 millimetres or more in 2024, the Chinese have had their high wide-gravel rims in their range since the beginning of 2023. The advantages are obvious. Wide tires are integrated into the rim profile in a streamlined manner, making the system more aerodynamic and less susceptible to crosswinds. The large inner width also gives the tires more volume, which has a positive effect on the damping properties and provides more reserves against punctures. In addition, the tire remains stable on the rim even at extremely low air pressures and high lean angles. The hybrid hook profile on the rim flange also ensures a secure tire fit.
Despite the extreme dimensions, the WG rims in the Flyweight version weigh less than 400 grams thanks to a complex manufacturing process and are nevertheless more resistant to mechanical loads when riding.
Please note the maximum permissible rider weight of 90 kg.
Wheel construction at R2-Bike
Our wheels are assembled entirely by hand by our wheel builders. During the entire assembly process, great importance is attached to ensuring that not only the concentricity is correct, but also that the spoke tension is as even as possible. This special care allows us to give the first owner a lifetime guarantee against spoke breakage, as long as it was not caused by force.
The following services are also included for first-time buyers:
You get a universal wheel bag for all common sizes included.
You will receive a spare spoke with nipple in all required spoke lengths so that you can repair the wheel quickly after an accident.
Within 2 years of purchase, you will receive a free initial inspection of the wheel, during which the resulting work is completely free of charge. Only shipping costs are incurred.
You get a crash replacement promise: If your wheel is damaged within 2 years of purchase due to force majeure, we will rebuild it once. We grant a 100% discount on all labor costs and only charge for the material.
Technical data
Area of application: Gravel GRV
Wheel size: 28" (ETRTO: 622 x see detailed description)
Rim type: clincher (clincher and folding tires)
Brake type: Disc brake
Brake disc mount: Center Lock
Weights:
1329g (lightest version: 12x100 mm + 12x142 mm, SRAM XDR, WG44, Sapim CX-Ray)
1448g (heaviest version: 12x100 mm + 12x142 mm, Shimano Micro Spline, WG55, Sapim Race)
Notes:
Due to manufacturing variations in all components, deviations in weight are possible. The specifications are generally calculated without rim tape, valves and decals/rim stickers.
The specified delivery time refers to the usual time required to assemble the wheelset and does not reflect the availability of the individual parts.
Scope of delivery:
1x complete wheelset, fully assembled (hubs, rims, spokes and nipples)
2x ENVE tubeless kit (already mounted on request)
1x wheel bag
4x spare spokes including nipples
1x assembly certificate
2x hologram stickers
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