For these at MADE this previous week, you might need seen a really cool (very subdued) piece of package over on the BAUM Bikes and Partington Wheels sales space. Australian model Partington (backed by Cadel Evans) exhibited a set of its new Partington R31 climbing wheels.
What makes these wheels newsworthy?
For individuals who know Partington wheels, they’re meticulously designed, light-weight, and costly. For instance, the Partington R-SERIES MKII R39/44 sells for a staggering $6,400.00.
Partington R31 ultralight carbon highway wheels
The all-new Partington MKII R-Sequence 31/31 provides all of the tech from the R-Sequence as talked about above, with a 39/44 wheelset however with a 31mm rim depth. Sizing down the rim permits Partington to slim the burden to a powerful 1060g per pair.
What sort of using are the Partington MKII R-Sequence 31/31 for? Although 31mm is a fairly versatile depth, the stiffness and weight make these super-suited for climbing.
How about that tech?
The 31/31 (just like the 39/44) consists of Partington’s distinctive hub inside a composite carbon shell, its proprietary Dynamic Bearing Structure, and its InTension spoke expertise. Over 8 hours of labor go into every wheel produced, and so they have a superb 2-year crash alternative program.
Partingtons’ InTension spoke expertise makes use of 20 uneven bladed, full carbon rim-to-rim spokes that wrap the hub and improve the wheel’s stiffness.
Foam Core
All Partington MKII R-Sequence wheels (31/31 and 39/44) make the most of a low-density, high-performance aerospace-grade foam core optimized for stiffness and lightness. Partington MKII R-Sequence wheels (31/31 and 39/44) are disc brake solely, that includes 21mm inside width hooked rims.
Partington MKII R-Sequence R31 Wheels Particulars
- Hubs: Hybrid composite hub shell, CeramicSpeed bearings
- Spokes: Uneven bladed full carbon, rim-to-rim design – ‘20-hole rim’
- Rim: (exterior): 26mm
- Rim width: (inside): 21mm
- Rim depth: 31mm
- Weight: 1060g
- Value: $6,400
“We’re delighted so as to add the 31 wheelsets to our vary. All our wheels are designed as an built-in system, with all elements designed to work collectively and optimize the wheel’s efficiency. The 31’s decrease profile additional reduces what’s already an exceptionally mild wheel, so it actually sings going uphill. Different wheels ask you to simply accept trade-offs: stiffness for consolation or weight for cornering efficiency. With the MKII R-Sequence, we have now managed to unify all these facets for a journey like no different.”
Jon Partington, PartingtonFounder and CTO
If you wish to buy a set of MKII R-Sequence 31/31 wheels, they’re accessible from choose sellers worldwide or at:
