R2BIKE wheelset 28" Disc RR | Chris King Road Center Lock hubs | ENVE Carbon rims
Application: Road bike RR
Road cyclists are looking for the best compromise between weight, aerodynamics and stiffness. The combination of ENVE carbon rims and high-quality Chris King hubs should therefore always be on your shortlist. The balanced selection of components guarantees you high reliability and a long service life.
Hubs
When the engineers at Chris King started developing the R45, everything was created under the motto "light & fast". Every detail was fine-tuned and the result is something to be proud of. Not only is it lighter than its predecessor, it is also considerably stiffer thanks to the 17 mm axle. As a result, it twists less and transmits steering commands very precisely. But one thing has remained the same: the soul of Chris King.
Thanks to the enlarged hub flange, shorter spokes can be used in wheel construction, which not only saves weight but also makes for a very stable and durable wheel.
At the heart of the hub are the ball bearings. These are also developed and produced directly at Chris King. This means they can be fully adapted to the specific loads and forces. Thanks to the multiple seals, the ingress of water or dirt is virtually impossible. Adjusting the bearing play is very simple and can also be carried out when the wheel is installed.
The unmistakable sound of the freewheel is the trademark of the rear wheel hubs. It is generated by the 45 grid points of the stainless steel toothed pulley. Thanks to this 3-piece ring drive system, every pedal stroke is immediately converted into propulsion without much idle travel.
These unique features are still part of the hubs in the 4th generation, but the inner workings have been fundamentally improved in terms of maintenance and service. Thanks to universal and versatile axle components, conversion to other hub or freehub standards has become much more cost-effective. The use of common bearing sizes guarantees better compatibility with each other. The disassembly and assembly of the hub has also been significantly simplified and the preload can be adjusted more precisely.
Rims
ENVE carbon rims are developed by ENVE in the USA and manufactured to the highest quality standards at the company's headquarters in Utah. ENVE's engineers have years of experience with the use of carbon in the field of cycling and know what requirements a top product like these carbon rims must meet. At ENVE, every effort is made to utilize the advantages of carbon and eliminate its disadvantages. Stiff and extremely light rims have been developed in which all fibers can run without interruption, which corresponds to the best possible utilization of the material thicknesses. This principle was perfected for the spoke holes, with continuous fiber strands forming the receptacle for the spoke nipples. Aluminum inserts, which are common in other carbon rims, can therefore be dispensed with during production. This reduces the weight and at the same time allows significantly higher spoke tensions, which in turn allow the construction of stiffer wheels.
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 will receive a universal wheel bag for all common sizes.
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, where the resulting work is completely free of charge. Only shipping costs apply.
You get a crash replacement promise: If your wheel is damaged due to force majeure within 2 years of purchase, 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: Road bike RR
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:
1214g (lightest version: 12x100 mm ceramic + 12x142 mm ceramic, SES 2.3, Sapim CX-Ray)
1768g (heaviest version: 12x100 mm + 12x142 mm, SES 6.7, Sapim Race)
Notes:
Deviations in weight are possible due to manufacturing variations in all components. 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.
If you would like the hubs in a different color, please contact our service team at [email protected].
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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