BWW RT Shimano 700c Wheel Set

Description

The BWW RT 700c rim is designed to do a lot of things well.  Just to be clear, this is not your Go-To race day wheel set.  Of course not.  These wheels are designed to work consistently over many years and many thousands of miles.  The RT rim has a 16.5mm iner rim width, that offers a flexible range when it comes to tire range/compatibility.  700 x 23c – 35c tires, no problem, take your pick. The rim profile design is optimized to offer strength, in terms of lateral stiffness and with regard to its ability to hold spoke tension over time, and includes thickened sidewalls to withstand brake pad wear over the duration. The RT rim, at 550g average rim weight, manages to offer a lot of benefits, without burdening the rider with a crazy heavy rim.

These wheels will be built with Wheel Smith 15g silver stainless spokes, and DT Swiss brass 15g nipples.  Regarding the hubs, we are using these wheels as an opportunity to finish up our last remaining Formula loose ball road cassette hubs with a Shimano HG compatible freehub, or an upgrade option in the form of Shimano RS300 series road 8/9/10 spd road hubs.  Both options use standard quick release.  Aesthetically, the Formula hubs are similar in appearance to the Shimano’s but if you prefer a prominent name brand, Shimano offers that.

These wheels are laced three cross front and rear.  This lace pattern offers excellent lateral strength while still allowing each wheel to absorb a fair amount of road vibration.  Using the drop down selection above, you can select which hub option you’d prefer.  The hubs, spokes, and nipples are all silver in appearance.  Thanks for taking a moment to check out these wheels.  

Brief: Road wheel set 700C
Rim: BWW RT 700c, 32 holes, pinned, presta valve, black or silver ano, with CNC sidewall for rim brakes
Hub Front: Formula or Shimano RS300 – approx. 150g, quick release (9x100mm), 32 holes, silver, please select
Hub Rear: Formula or Shimano RS300 – 380g, quick release (10x130mm), 32 holes, Shimano/Sram 8/9/10 speed compatible, please select
Nipples: Brass 14g (Standard), or 15g (Close Out)
Valve Type: Presta
Suggested Tire Size Range: 700 x 23 – 700 x 35
Wheel Weight Info Standard: Front = 980g, Rear = 1205g, Wheel Set = 2185g
Wheel Weight Info Close Out**: Front = 930g, Rear = 1165g, Wheel Set = 2095g

* All listed weights are based on an approximate average, actual weights may vary.  Wheels include QR levers, and Velox 16mm cloth rim tape.

** Not recommended for riders over 240 lbs.