The new RS4DB defines a new standard for performance and lightness of a tubeless disc brake wheelset. Wheels feature a 38mm rim profile and a 26 mm width (19mm internal) designed to be fast and light on any course. The full carbon rim is molded with a technology that allows the differentiated distribution of the thickness. The rim is reinforced in the nipple area and has reduced thickness out of the nipple area. This bring an important weight saving on the external part to reduce the inertia of the wheel. RS hubs have been completely reengineered compared the SL generation. More aero and lighter to get a total weight saving of 80g. The rear hub features a 2-ratchet system for the freehub engagement. A smaller ratchet is located in the freehub body while the bigger is located inside the hub flange for a better pedal’s force transmitting. The hubs design considerably improves the wheels smoothness for superior speed. The rim is built with the tubeless-ready technology to be compatible with clincher and tubeless tires. The internal nipples improve aerodynamics, while the self-locking ABS® system prevents the loosening of the nipples and spokes. Available for Campagnolo 11-12 speed.
Deda Elementi might be better known for its range of accessories, including handlebars, stems and seatposts, but it also produces a range of wheels - and pretty impressive ones at that. Launched at this year's Giro d'Italia and raced by Team Bardiani-CSF-Faizané, the Deda Elementi RS4DB wheels pictured here are a lightweight option the Italian brand hopes will upset the perennial favorites from the best lightweight wheels in the Cycling News segment and ultimately earn a spot on the best road bike wheels on the Cycling News list - a tough ask considering the current crop of competitors from Roval, Zipp, Lightweight and Campagnolo.
Pros
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Lightweight
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Fashionable glossy aesthetics
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Incredibly Stiff
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Aerodynamic
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Communicative
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Tubeless compatible
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Material:
High modulus carbon fiber ud and 3k combined structure with a differentiated distribution of the thickness - Rim height:
38 mm - Rim width:
26 mm external
19 mm internal (etrto 622 × 19C) - Spokes:
24 spoke count, front and rear; black - Nipples:
Internal alloy hexa 5.5 mm, 10 mm length, self-locking abs® - Hub:
AL7075 hub body , 17mm front axle, 15 mm rear axle, 20T ratchets, ceramic bearings - Disk brake rotor:
Shimano center lock - Thru-axle compatibility:
- Front 12 × 100 mm
- Rear 12 × 142 mm - Freehub:
Shimano, SRAM XD-R, Campagnolo 11-12 Speed - 38mm Rim
- Accessories included: Tubeless rim tape, tubeless valves, center-lock lock-ring, wheels bag
- Tire compatibility: Clincher or tubeless-Ready
- Weight:
1.340 g set - SKU:
Campagnolo: WDRS4DB-CA
SRAM XDR: WDRS4DB-XDR
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