R2BIKE wheelset 28" Disc RR GRV | Newmen Road Straightpull Center Lock hubs | R2BIKE Carbon rims
Application: Road bike RR, Gravel GRV
Road cyclists and gravel riders are always looking for the best compromise between weight, aerodynamics and stiffness. The combination of R2BIKE carbon rims and the reliable Newmen hubs should therefore always be on the shortlist. The well-balanced selection of components 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 allow 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
Perfectly finished, light and yet sufficiently stiff are the most important specifications of the R2BIKE rims. Depending on the rim height, you can conquer summits or make good speed on the flat. And they have not skimped on safety either, as they are approved for a system weight of 90 kg.
How did the developers achieve this? First and foremost, of course, the choice of material plays an important role. Not all carbon is the same. The decision was made to use the high-quality T800 fibers from Toray Industries, one of the world's leading suppliers of this material. These have incredible strength, are very stiff and yet are among the lightest on the market. However, high-end material alone does not make a high-quality product. It also depends on the manufacturing process, which is where the rims score points. Their sandwich construction combines different carbon layers. This enables specific, punctual reinforcements and therefore greater overall stability of the rim without increasing the weight.In addition, a carbon strip was used in the spoke hole area to prevent the nipples from tearing out and to allow higher spoke tension.
The unique, flawless look in an elegant matt finish is also achieved using a special resin. This allows the carbon layers to harden perfectly, prevents bubbles from forming and ensures a resistant surface. This means that even stone chips cannot harm it.
The rim flank has a classic hook for secure tire guidance. This prevents the tire from bouncing even at high air pressures and you always have your bike under control. Of course, the rims can also be ridden tubeless.
They also have an asymmetrical profile, which allows a more even spoke angle. This optimization has a number of advantages. The tension on both sides can be better aligned, which is beneficial to the durability of the spokes and the wheel as a whole. The normally direction-dependent lateral stiffness is also adjusted so that the wheel itself becomes more stable.
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 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: Road bike RR, Gravel GRV
Wheel size: 28" (ETRTO: 622 x 24)
Rim type: clincher (clincher and folding tires)
Brake type: Disc brake
Brake disc mount: Center Lock
Weights:
1275g (lightest version: 12x100 mm + 12x142 mm, SRAM XDR, 35, Sapim CX-Ray)
1436g (heaviest version: 12x100 mm + 12x142 mm, Shimano Micro Spline, 45, 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.
Scope of delivery:
1x complete wheelset, fully assembled (hubs, rims, spokes and nipples)
2x ENVE tubeless kit (already assembled on request)
1x wheel bag
4x spare spokes including nipples
1x assembly certificate
2x hologram stickers
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