The hubs on the Shimano Ultegra RS700 C30 wheels feature high-quality contact seals and the legendary, highly adjustable Shimano cup and cone bearings that provide silky smooth rolling prowess and consistent performance. The rear wheel has been laced together using the Shimano OPTBAL 2:1 spoke lacing pattern. This means the drive side has twice as many spokes as the non-drive side and dramatically increases stiffness and rigidity, which is very noticeable when sprinting and powering out the watts.
Supreme Aerodynamic Performance Advantage The 40mm rim depth and profile provide a supreme aerodynamic advantage in terms of speed and stability while being exceptionally stiff. The wide rim internals provides an optimised tyre profile when using wider tyres, specifically 28mm tyres. This increased rim width provides the perfect tyre profile/shape to create greater contact patch with the ground, increasing speed, grip and adding an aerodynamic benefit. Stiffness, Stability and Highest Levels of Performance Equipped with straight-pull, stainless steel bladed spokes, laced with Shimano cold-forged aluminium hum front and rear. This wheel is designed to roll on 12mm thru-axles to increase stiffness, stability and safety to even higher levels of performance; this wheelset is perfect for Racing, Endurance days in the saddle, training or exploring new routes in the hills.
The Shimano RS500-TL Clincher Road Wheelset gives you proven technology based on the top of the range Dura-Ace models, providing fantastic value for money.Labyrinth and contact sealing - low-friction seals effectively shut out water, mud and dirt without affecting rotational smoothnessQuick and easy to maintain digital click bearing adjustmentSuper polished ball races for high precision, durability, and smooth rotation8,9, 10 and 11-speed compatible/ 700C Clincher rim onlyBuilt with stainless steel bladed and butted spokesThe rear wheel uses a special wide flange hub design and an asymmetrical rim that results in additional stiffness and stability. The Hub uses angular contact bearings designed to cradle the balls giving both radial and lateral support for superior strength and durability in real world riding conditions. They also offer precision bearing adjustment and easy maintenance. The Labyrinth and contact sealing low-friction seals effectively shut out water, mud and dirt without affecting rotational smoothness.
High performance carbon laminate road racing disc brake wheels meets the demands of today's professional and amateur riders Smooth surface carbon and alloy tubeless ready clincher rim is both light weight and rigid Easy to use Centre-Lock rotor mount for use with disc brakes Front and rear 28 mm rim height Stainless steel butted and bladed straight pull spokes for optimal balance and rigidity (OPTBAL) High lateral rigidity is improved with a wide flange spacing Labyrinth double contact sealing - low-friction seals effectively shut out water, mud and dirt without affecting rotational smoothness Polished bearing races reduce friction and provide for smooth rotation Cold forged and machined aluminium hub shell and oversized 7075 alloy axle keep the wheel weight to a minimum 8, 9, 10 and 11-speed compatible 700C tubeless clincher compatible For 100 x 12 mm front and 142 x 12 mm rear axles Brake Type: Disc Colour: Black Rim Type: Clincher Wheel Diameter: 700c Product Type: Wheelsets
The Shimano RS710 C32 disc-brake wheelset, along with the deeper-section C46, is the Japanese brand’s most affordable carbon, road wheelset ever. Drawing on their experience in producing the more premium Dura-Ace and Ultegra lines, Shimano have crafted a wheelset that balances aerodynamic advantage, with weight and overall rigidity. A Wheelset for Mountains Weighing a respectable 1,511g for the set, the Shimano RS710 C32 is perfect for those big days spent cycling in the mountains. Although there might be lighter wheels on the market—though perhaps not this price point—you certainly won’t feel weighed down by these hoops. With a lighter wheel you’ll feel the zip when you put down the power, getting you up to speed in no time. Whether you need a quick burst of acceleration to crest a sharp hill or to see off a potentially race-losing attack, the RS710 C32s won’t leave you watching the peloton motor on without you. Wider Rims, Better Braking Boasting a wider rim profile than any other Shimano wheel at this level, you’ll be able to fit a wider and tubeless tyre; the benefit of this being you can run the tyre at a lower pressure. It’s widely accepted now that, contrary to past beliefs, running a wider tyre at lower pressure reduces rolling resistance, which in turn increases speed for a given power. Furthermore, a wider tyre will work more effectively with a wider rim in terms of aerodynamic performance, again offering you more speed for less effort. The Shimano RS710 C32 is engineered for hydraulic disc-brakes, meaning you’ll benefit from the stopping power offered by this braking system. The advantages of discs over rim brakes have now been widely accepted: you’ll have consistent performance in the wet, you won’t have to fear overheating your rims on long and/or steep descents, and you won’t be concerned about your expensive rims eroding away every time you break. Lastly, for the mechanically minded, Shimano have stuck with their tried-and-tested cup-and-cone bearings in the hubs. This is similar to the used on many of the brand’s hubs, which are highly regarded for their reliability and simplicity. So if it’s a carbon wheelset that’s relatively light, reliable, and offers top performance look no further than the Shimano RS710 C32. Product Features 32mm rim depth Compatible with 11- and 12-speed Weight: 1,511g for the pair Internal-rim width of 21mm External-rim width of 28mm Spoke count: 24 front and rear Hub design: cup and cone
Sector GCi Carbon Gravel WheelsetWhether you're racing across the mud or simply exploring the countryside gravel roads, this wheelset is engineered for fast and smooth-rolling performance. It features a hard-wearing unidirectional carbon fibre rim construction, which allows you to benefit from its amazing strength without adding any unnecessary grams to your gravel bike. Engineered to excel in high impact environments, this model is equipped with revolutionary TeXtreme Innegra that's integrated into the layup of the rims. This special fibre delivers 75% high impact resistance when compared to standard carbon rims of the same profile. This means you can enjoy high energy rides with superior vibration damping and none of the harsh stiffness associated with carbon.So what is Innegra?Innegra is a fibre derived from polypropylene that exhibits some highly beneficial properties, including high strength-to-weight ratio, resistance to damage, vibration damping and energy dissipation. The TexTreme fabric used in the layup of GCi rim is a Spread Tow fabric built from a hybrid of Innegra and T700 carbon fibres. The Spread Tow layout is significant because it also contributes some positive attributes - the fibres are straighter (reduced crimp therefore higher strength) and it facilitates the use of less resin (lower weight).In the GCi rim the Spread Tow fabric is used on the outer layer of the rim, giving it the unique checkerboard pattern.Sounds good, but what does that mean for a rim? Significantly more compliance...Under a lab test the GCi rim was 50% more vertically compliant than a unidirectional T700 carbon rim of the same profile. This test involves loading the rim with a 100kg weight, in which the GCi rim exhibited a deflection of 15.74mm compared to 10.55mm on the standard T700 rim.It is widely acknowledged that vertical compliance is important for damage reduction (less likely to crack), a reduction of fatigue and to improve traction. Such an improvement in vertical compliance also brings a radically improved ride quality to the GCi wheelset.The Innegra equipped rims do not have the associated harsh stiffness of regular carbon wheels. Significantly more impact resistance...In the lab the GCi rim was able to handle impacts of almost double the standard required for MTB wheels by the UCI. The GCi rim withstood an impact of 140J compared the UCI stipulated requirement of an 80J impact, making it 75% stronger than the UCI requirements. In real world terms, the GCi rim can handle the equivalent of dropping a 15kg weight from a height of up to 1.08 metres onto the bare rim, thus making it 18% stronger than a recognised leading competitor who has published their data. Much less weight...Despite offering strength and compliance advantages, the use of Innegra also allows the construction of an extremely lightweight rim. The Innegra equipped GCi rim weighs just 440g, and Sector's complete wheelset weighs just 1690g.Features: Rim Material: T-700 Unidirectional Carbon Fibre; Outer layer: TeXtreme Plain Weave Spread Tow Carbon Fibre and Innegra S Hybrid Wheel Size: 700c Use: Gravel Spokes / Type: Pillar 1422 Bladed / Straight Pull Nipples: Pillar Black Brass DSN Hub Rotor Fitment: Centrelock Freehub: 6 Pawl (Shimano or SRAM XD options available to select) Hole Count: 24h ERD: 566mm Rim Width: (Internal) 24mm | (External) 31mm Rim Depth: 38mm Tubeless: Yes Single or Pair: Pair End Caps: (Front) 100x12mm / (Rear) 142x12mm Extras: Tubeless Sealant, valves, tape and 15mm end caps Weight: 1690gBuy Sector Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Sector GCi Carbon Gravel WheelsetWhether you're racing across the mud or simply exploring the countryside gravel roads, this wheelset is engineered for fast and smooth-rolling performance. It features a hard-wearing unidirectional carbon fibre rim construction, which allows you to benefit from its amazing strength without adding any unnecessary grams to your gravel bike. Engineered to excel in high impact environments, this model is equipped with revolutionary TeXtreme Innegra that's integrated into the layup of the rims. This special fibre delivers 75% high impact resistance when compared to standard carbon rims of the same profile. This means you can enjoy high energy rides with superior vibration damping and none of the harsh stiffness associated with carbon.So what is Innegra?Innegra is a fibre derived from polypropylene that exhibits some highly beneficial properties, including high strength-to-weight ratio, resistance to damage, vibration damping and energy dissipation. The TexTreme fabric used in the layup of GCi rim is a Spread Tow fabric built from a hybrid of Innegra and T700 carbon fibres. The Spread Tow layout is significant because it also contributes some positive attributes - the fibres are straighter (reduced crimp therefore higher strength) and it facilitates the use of less resin (lower weight).In the GCi rim the Spread Tow fabric is used on the outer layer of the rim, giving it the unique checkerboard pattern.Sounds good, but what does that mean for a rim? Significantly more compliance...Under a lab test the GCi rim was 50% more vertically compliant than a unidirectional T700 carbon rim of the same profile. This test involves loading the rim with a 100kg weight, in which the GCi rim exhibited a deflection of 15.74mm compared to 10.55mm on the standard T700 rim.It is widely acknowledged that vertical compliance is important for damage reduction (less likely to crack), a reduction of fatigue and to improve traction. Such an improvement in vertical compliance also brings a radically improved ride quality to the GCi wheelset.The Innegra equipped rims do not have the associated harsh stiffness of regular carbon wheels. Significantly more impact resistance...In the lab the GCi rim was able to handle impacts of almost double the standard required for MTB wheels by the UCI. The GCi rim withstood an impact of 140J compared the UCI stipulated requirement of an 80J impact, making it 75% stronger than the UCI requirements. In real world terms, the GCi rim can handle the equivalent of dropping a 15kg weight from a height of up to 1.08 metres onto the bare rim, thus making it 18% stronger than a recognised leading competitor who has published their data. Much less weight...Despite offering strength and compliance advantages, the use of Innegra also allows the construction of an extremely lightweight rim. The Innegra equipped GCi rim weighs just 440g, and Sector's complete wheelset weighs just 1690g.Features: Rim Material: T-700 Unidirectional Carbon Fibre; Outer layer: TeXtreme Plain Weave Spread Tow Carbon Fibre and Innegra S Hybrid Wheel Size: 700c Use: Gravel Spokes / Type: Pillar 1422 Bladed / Straight Pull Nipples: Pillar Black Brass DSN Hub Rotor Fitment: Centrelock Freehub: 6 Pawl (Shimano or SRAM XD options available to select) Hole Count: 24h ERD: 566mm Rim Width: (Internal) 24mm | (External) 31mm Rim Depth: 38mm Tubeless: Yes Single or Pair: Pair End Caps: (Front) 100x12mm / (Rear) 142x12mm Extras: Tubeless Sealant, valves, tape and 15mm end caps Weight: 1690gBuy Sector Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Sector R26 Road WheelsetThis road bike wheelset features a robust aluminium construction, which makes it ideal at withstanding all the abuse that's associated with unpredictable riding conditions. Designed to transform the feel of your bike, this wheelset includes a CNC hub, Pillar Wing Spokes and mid-depth aerodynamic rims, which stand up to the brutality of all riding conditions, while increasing the feel and performance of your bike. It Starts in the MiddleThe responsive feel of this Kinesis wheelset begins at the hub. The R26 features our lightweight CNC hub that maximises stiffness and torque transfer, with angled flanges that follow the path of the spoke, ensuring stress is kept minimal at this critical junction. Inside, we've used Revo Cream bearings for miles and miles of smooth-spinning performance. Wing PowerThe R26 road bike wheelset is built with the Pillar Wing Spoke. Unlike regular flat bladed spokes, the Wing Spoke features an ovalized profile inspired by the nose cone of a missile. This addresses several issues that are present with flat bladed spokes. Firstly, flat-bladed spokes are optimized for a fully laminar airflow coming directly from the front. In the real world, airflow is turbulent and from many directions. The Pillar Wing profile is aerodynamic through different yaw angles. The second advantage of the Wing spoke lies in the bigger cross-section. The thin nature of flat bladed spokes means that sideways deflection is high. Furthermore, they fail to adequately deal with braking forces generated from the hub, such as the case with disc brake bikes. Thanks to the Pillar Wing Spoke the R26 road wheelset is stiff when sprinting and cornering, and extremely responsive under braking and acceleration.The Rim is All RoundThose that have been unfortunate enough to ride a deep section aluminium rim know all too well that they are heavy, stiff, and jarring. Any aerodynamic advantage that such a rim offers is offset by the lack of vibration damping, which ironically fatigues you faster and slows you down.By contrast, the R26 wheelset features a tubeless-ready rim that is 26mm deep, occupying the sweet spot between aerodynamics, ride quality and weight. The large 19.5mm internal width works great with everything from 23mm to 36mm tyres, but especially well with tyres in the 28 to 32mm range, which is quickly becoming the de facto choice for anyone not riding on the track.Features: Rim Material: 6061-T10 Aluminium Use: Road Spokes: Pillar Wing Aero / Straight Pull Hub Rotor Fitment: Centrelock Freehub: 11 Speed, 3 Pawl, Shimano HG. (Campagnolo and XD available separately) Holes: 28h front and rear Rim Width: (Internal) 19.5mm; (External) 23mm Rim Depth: 26mm Tubeless Ready: Pre-taped with valves supplied Weight: 1700gBuy Sector Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Sector CT30 Carbon Cyclocross WheelsetDesigned in partnership with wheel industry expert, Paul Lew, this CX wheelset features a unidirectional carbon fibre rim construction that gives it phenomenal strength without sacrificing any weight. Sector has also equipped this wheelset with a 30mm deep tubular rim profile that provides the ultimate blend for weight, mud-shedding ability, stiffness and aerodynamics. Sector has custom designed the carbon CT30 laminate and impact performance within their existing tooling to meet the specific requirements for use as a Cyclo-Cross disc brake rim. This will ensure your wheels will withstand multiple seasons of brutal Cyclo-Cross races.Cyclo-Cross puts a demanding amount of torque on the rear hub, often in very muddy and wet conditions. Into the CT30 we have laced a rear hub with a four-pawl ratchet and oversized pawls to ensure engagement never fails. Both front and rear hubs are fitted with high quality double sealed bearings to keep the worst of the mud out. The lightweight 7075-T6 Aluminium alloy hub shells feature angled flanges to ensure that they follow the path of the spoke, reducing the stress on the spoke and increasing its lifespan.Features: Rim Material: T-700 Unidirectional Carbon Fibre Wheel Size: 700c Use: Cyclocross Spokes / Type: Pillar 1416 DB / J-Bend Nipples: Pillar Pro Alloy Hub Rotor Fitment: Centrelock Freehub: 4 Pawl, Shimano HG) Hole Count: 24h Rim Width: (Internal) 24mm | (External) N/A Rim Depth: 30mm Tubeless: No Single or Pair: Pair End Caps: (Front) 100x12mm / (Rear) 142x12mm Extras: QR End Caps Weight: 1400gBuy Sector Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Sector GCa Gravel WheelsetWhether you're taking the long road home or planning an adventure into the countryside, this versatile gravel wheelset is designed for maximum performance. It features a hard-wearing aluminium rim construction, which makes it more than capable of handling all the intensity that comes with exploring new and unpredictable roads. Sector has also equipped this model with Pillar brass nipples and J-Bend spokes for fantastic tension, strength as well as a low weight. This is a great choice of upgrade for riders who want to go the extra distance on their road bike adventures.The Sector GCa Wheelset is the perfect Gravel, Adventure or Cyclo-Cross premium Aluminium Wheelset. It features a heat treated and then cold worked Aluminium lightweight tubeless ready rim with a 23mm internal width, optimised for 30mm to 50mm tyres. The rim is both pinned and welded making it incredibly strong, and combining this with the wide profile, will withstand punishing 'Cross courses, all day Gravel epics or your next bike-packing adventure. The GCa is available in both 700c and 650b options.This Kinesis gravel and cyclocross wheelset is built around lightweight, CNC machined and angled flanged hubs. The angled flanges follow the path of the spoke, reducing the stress on the spoke and increasing its lifespan. The GCa hubs are easily adaptable to a SRAM XDR driver or a Campagnolo freehub body. Smoothness is everything in a hub and that is why we chose Revo Cream bearings, which as the name suggests, are one of the smoothest and best rolling bearings on the market. Sector supply the wheels with tubeless tape and valves fitted, and both Thru Axle end caps and QR end caps, so that your wheels are ready to fit, straight from the box.The Sector GCa hubs and rims are laced together with Pillar 1416 double butted spokes. Pillar spokes are favoured by wheel builders all over the world, as every spoke is meticulously monitored and checked throughout the entire production process, and this attention to detail ensures all our wheels are evenly tensioned and will stay truer for longer. For the GCa Sector have chosen the double butted 1416 for their high strength and low weight. They have built this wheelset with Pillar black brass nipples as durability is key with our wet UK winters.Features: Rim Material: 6061 T-10 Aluminium Wheel Size: 700c or 650b options to select Use: Gravel, Adventure and Cyclo-cross Spokes: Pillar 1416 DB / J-Bend Nipples: Pillar Black Brass Hub Rotor Fitment: Centrelock Freehub: 11 Speed, 4 Pawl, Shimano HG Hole Count: 28h Rim Width: (Internal) 23mm; (External) 28mm Rim Depth: 22.5mm ERD: 700c: 592mm; 650b: 557mm Tubeless: Yes End Caps: (Front) 100x12mm or QR / (Rear) 135mm QR or 142x12mm Extras: Tubeless Tape & Valves Weight: 700c: 1750g; 650b: 1680gBuy Sector Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Whether you're taking the long road home or planning a countryside adventure with your friends, this versatile gravel wheelset is engineered for maximum performance. It features a hard-wearing aluminium rim construction, which makes it more than capable of handling all the intensity that comes with exploring new and unpredictable roads. Sector has also equipped this model with Pillar brass nipples and J-Bend spokes for fantastic tension, strength as well as a low weight. This is a great choice of upgrade for riders who want to go the extra distance on their road bike adventures. The Sector GCa Wheelset is the perfect Gravel, Adventure or Cyclo-Cross premium Aluminium Wheelset. It features a heat treated and then cold worked Aluminium lightweight tubeless ready rim with a 23mm internal width, optimised for 30mm to 50mm tyres. The rim is both pinned and welded making it incredibly strong, and combining this with the wide profile, will withstand punishing ‘Cross courses, all day Gravel epics or your next bike-packing adventure. The GCa is available in both 700c and 650b options. This Kinesis gravel and cyclocross wheelset is built around lightweight, CNC machined and angled flanged hubs. The angled flanges follow the path of the spoke, reducing the stress on the spoke and increasing its lifespan. The GCa hubs are easily adaptable to a SRAM XDR driver or a Campagnolo freehub body. Smoothness is everything in a hub and that is why we chose Revo Cream bearings, which as the name suggests, are one of the smoothest and best rolling bearings on the market. Sector supply the wheels with tubeless tape and valves fitted, and both Thru Axle end caps and QR end caps, so that your wheels are ready to fit, straight from the box. The Sector GCa hubs and rims are laced together with Pillar 1416 double butted spokes. Pillar spokes are favoured by wheel builders all over the world, as every spoke is meticulously monitored and checked throughout the entire production process, and this attention to detail ensures all our wheels are evenly tensioned and will stay truer for longer. For the GCa Sector have chosen the double butted 1416 for their high strength and low weight. They have built this wheelset with Pillar black brass nipples as durability is key with our wet UK winters. Item Top Features Continued: Rim Depth: 22.5mm ERD: 700c: 592mm; 650b: 557mm Tubeless: Yes End Caps: (Front) 100x12mm or QR / (Rear) 135mm QR or 142x12mm Extras: Tubeless Tape & Valves
This road bike wheelset features a hard-wearing aluminium construction, which makes it perfect at handling all the knocks and bumps associated with unpredictable terrain conditions. Designed to transform the feel of your bike, this wheelset includes a CNC hub, Pillar Wing Spokes and mid-depth aerodynamic rims, which stand up to the brutality of all riding conditions, while increasing the feel and performance of your bike. It Starts in the Middle The responsive feel of this Kinesis wheelset begins at the hub. The R26 features our lightweight CNC hub that maximises stiffness and torque transfer, with angled flanges that follow the path of the spoke, ensuring stress is kept minimal at this critical junction. Inside, we’ve used Revo Cream bearings for miles and miles of smooth-spinning performance. Wing Power The R26 road bike wheelset is built with the Pillar Wing Spoke. Unlike regular flat bladed spokes, the Wing Spoke features an ovalized profile inspired by the nose cone of a missile. This addresses several issues that are present with flat bladed spokes. Firstly, flat-bladed spokes are optimized for a fully laminar airflow coming directly from the front. In the real world, airflow is turbulent and from many directions. The Pillar Wing profile is aerodynamic through different yaw angles. The second advantage of the Wing spoke lies in the bigger cross-section. The thin nature of flat bladed spokes means that sideways deflection is high. Furthermore, they fail to adequately deal with braking forces generated from the hub, such as the case with disc brake bikes. Thanks to the Pillar Wing Spoke the R26 road wheelset is stiff when sprinting and cornering, and extremely responsive under braking and acceleration. The Rim is All Round Those that have been unfortunate enough to ride a deep section aluminium rim know all too well that they are heavy, stiff, and jarring. Any aerodynamic advantage that such a rim offers is offset by the lack of vibration damping, which ironically fatigues you faster and slows you down. By contrast, the R26 wheelset features a tubeless-ready rim that is 26mm deep, occupying the sweet spot between aerodynamics, ride quality and weight. The large 19.5mm internal width works great with everything from 23mm to 36mm tyres, but especially well with tyres in the 28 to 32mm range, which is quickly becoming the de facto choice for anyone not riding on the track. Item Top Features Continued: End Caps: (Front) 100x12mm or QR / (Rear) 135mm QR or 142x12mm Extras: Tubeless Tape & Valves