Wheelset 28" Disc GRV | Chris King Road Center Lock hubs | ENVE Gravel Carbon rims
Area of application: Gravel GRV, road bike RR
This lightweight yet stable wheelset is the first choice for dedicated gravel or cross bikers. The fine selection of components guarantees 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. The multiple seals virtually prevent water or dirt from penetrating. 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-part ring drive system, every pedal stroke is immediately converted into propulsion without much idle travel.
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 offer a lifetime guarantee against spoke breakage as long as it is not caused by force!
You also receive the following services with our wheels:
A universal wheel bag for all common sizes.
A spare spoke + nipple in all required spoke lengths to be able to repair the wheel at short notice even after accidents.
A free initial inspection of the wheel, where the resulting work is completely free of charge! Only shipping costs apply.
A crash replacement promise. If your wheel is damaged due to force majeure, we will rebuild your wheel once. We grant a 100% discount on all labor costs and only charge for the material!
Technical data:
Area of application: Gravel GRV, road bike RR
Wheel size: 28" (ETRTO: 622 x 23)
Rim type: clincher (clincher and folding tires)
Brake type: Disc brake
Brake disc mount: Center Lock
Weights:
1257g (lightest version: 12x100 mm + 12x142 mm, Sapim CX-Ray)
1329g (heaviest version: 12x100 mm + 12x142 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)
2x ENVE tubeless kit (already mounted on request)
1x wheel bag
4x spare spokes including nipples
1x assembly certificate
2x hologram stickers