Wheelset 28" Disc GRV | Chris King Straightpull Center Lock hubs | MCFK Gravel Carbon rims
Area of application: Gravel GRV
This lightweight yet stable wheelset is the first choice for dedicated gravel or cross bikers. The well-balanced selection of components guarantees high reliability and a long service life.
Hubs
When the engineers at Chris King started to develop 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.
The enlarged hub flange allows shorter spokes to 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 RingDrive system, every pedal stroke is immediately converted into propulsion without much idle travel.
Rims
The lightweight, stable and beautifully finished carbon rims come from the lightweight construction specialist MCFK. These offer an exclusive and flawless look and demonstrate the Leipzig-based company's many years of experience.MCFK has opted for hookless rim flanges for perfect tubeless compatibility. These have been reinforced without any increase in weight and are much more resistant to punctures. This allows the air pressure to be reduced and the riding characteristics to be improved. Laminated instead of conventionally drilled spoke holes provide extra stability and additional durability. The asymmetrical construction enables a more even spoke tension, which further increases the stiffness of a complete wheel.
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 offer a lifetime guarantee against spoke breakage as long as it is not caused by force.
The following services are also included:
You will receive a universal wheel bag for all common sizes.
You will receive a replacement spoke with nipple in all required spoke lengths so that you can repair the wheel quickly after an accident.
You will receive a free initial inspection of the wheel, where the resulting work is completely free of charge. Only shipping costs are incurred.
You get a crash replacement promise: If your wheel is damaged 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 24)
Rim type: clincher (clincher and folding tires)
Brake type: Disc brake
Brake disc mount: Center Lock
Weights:
1323g (lightest version: 12x100 mm ceramic + 12x142 mm ceramic, MCFK Gravel 25 mm, Sapim CX-Ray)
1482g (heaviest version: 12x100 mm + 12x142 mm, MCFK Gravel 45 mm, 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 stated 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