Speed Tuned Race SL 700c Wheel Set 1540g

Description

The Speed Tuned Race SuperLight wheel set is a high performance, 700c road rim brake wheel set.  This is a fantastic rim, it’s strong and light weight, thanks to its triangulate and aero tapered 27mm tall ( x 19mm wide) profile.  The Race SuperLight is just that; at 430g this rim weighs less than any Mavic clincher aluminum rim we can buy.  Given this rim’s impressive strength, wheel “stiffness” concerns are mitigated; your toughest decision will be to select which spokes and nipples you want to match your bike.

The front Speed Tuned S130 sealed bearing front hub is light weight, about 130g.  That’s not the lightest out there, but keep in mind that front Shimano non-disc road hubs typically weigh in around 145-150g.

The rear Speed Tuned S360 sealed bearing cassette hub is also light weight, and at 360g is comparable to Shimano’s 105 and Ultegra hub series.  This rear hub features an aluminum alloy hub shell, with a stong steel axle, and steel freehub (no cassette bite), design.

These wheels are built with top quality DT Swiss double butted black stainless Competition 2.0mm/1.8mm spokes with 12mm chrome plated brass nipples.  The front wheel is built with 20 spokes that are radially laced, the rear uses 28 spokes laced three cross on both the drive and non-drive sides.  In an effort to preserve lateral stiffness and overall wheel longevity, we resisted the temptation to build this wheel set with fewer spokes.  We believe this combination of 24 in front and 28 for the rear wheel offers the best combination between weight savings and durability.

In sum, this Speed Tuned Race SuperLight wheel set is focused specifically for speed through the reduction of rotational weight at every level, but does not sacrifice practicality.  The SuperLight Race rim offers a robust starting point to serve as a rigid platform in which to build an exceptional wheel set.  Please feel free to take a closer look.

Brief: Road Race wheel set 700C
Rim: Speed Tuned Race Superlight 700c black, sleeved joint, CNC sides, 20 hole front, 28 hole rear, 27mm tall, 19mm wide, 14mm inner, presta valve.  Velox 16mm cloth rim tape included, but not installed.
Hub Front: Speed Tuned S130 sealed bearing, 20 holes, black, (two sealed bearings), 130g
Hub Rear: Speed Tuned S360 sealed bearing road cassette Shimano & Sram 8/9/10 speed compatible, 28 holes, black, 360g
Spokes / Nipples: DT Swiss Competition double butted black 2.0/1.8mm stainless spokes with chrome plated brass nipples
Valve Type: Presta
Tire Sizes: 700 x 20 – 700 x 32
Wheel Wgts (approx.): Front = 705g, Rear = 993g, Set = 1698g

* All listed weights are based on an approximate average, actual weights may vary

** Not recommended for riders over 240 lbs