R2BIKE wheelset 29" XC | Chris King MTB 6-hole hubs | Newmen carbon rims
Range of use: Cross Country XC to light Trail TR
With this wheelset, even racers can really let it rip. The indestructible Chris King hubs and the superbly crafted Newmen rims are forgiving of the occasional riding error. The well-balanced selection of components guarantees you a high level of reliability and a long service life.
Hubs
CHRIS KING hubs have a certain myth attached to them. They have been on the market for years and yet they are not old hat. Thanks to their proven technical inner workings, constant further development in detail and unmistakable appearance, they have become a true cult object.
Thanks to the large hub flange of the ISO hubs, shorter spokes can be used when building wheels. This not only saves weight, but also makes for a very stable and durable wheel.
The unmistakable sound of the freewheel is the trademark of the rear hubs. Chris King himself calls it the "Angry Bee Sound", which is generated by the 72 grid points of the stainless steel sprocket. Thanks to this 3-piece RingDrive system, every pedal stroke is immediately converted into propulsion without much idle travel.
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.
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 freewheel 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. In addition, the preload can be adjusted more precisely.
Rims
Advanced becomes Phase - Newmen provides a special rim for every area of application within this series. Whether cross-country, all-mountain or enduro, you always get an uncompromisingly customized model, but they all have one thing in common: Newmen's high quality.
The Phase Light front and rear or in combination with a Phase Base rim on the rear wheel are the first choice for every racer. They shine with the lowest weight and first-class riding characteristics. The perfectly processed carbon fibers are extremely impact-resistant and give the rim incredible stability. This means that precise steering movements are possible at all times. A special production process makes reworking and painting unnecessary. This saves even more grams.
The very generous inner width of 30 mm, together with the slightly outward-positioned sidewall, gives the tire an optimally round shape, which is reflected in better grip and more comfort.Newmen has opted for a hookless rim flange, which has been reinforced and is better able to withstand possible punctures. This means that you can ride with less air pressure and achieve optimum tubeless compatibility.
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
Range of use: Cross country XC to light trail TR
Wheel size: 29" (ETRTO: 622 x 30 mm)
Rim type: clincher (clincher and folding tires)
Brake type: Disc brake
Brake disk mount: 6-hole
Weights:
1477g (lightest version: Boost + Boost ceramic SRAM XD, Light + Light rims, Sapim CX-Ray)
1668g (heaviest version: Boost + Boost Shimano Micro Spline, Light + Base rims, 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)
1x wheel bag
4x spare spokes including nipples
1x assembly certificate
2x hologram stickers