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SRAM RISE XX wheels


Designed for use with glue-ori tubular tyres, these new29erXC wheels are claimed to weigh just 1.285g a pair. SRAM's new symmetrical profile, 25mm wide Carbon Tuned tubular rims are laced in a two-cross pattern with 24 spokes front and rear.

The rear hub uses their Double Time ratchet mechanism, which consists of a 26-tooth ratchet ring and four pawls all aligned at 90 degrees to one another. SpeedbaI ceramic bearings help keep things spinning smocthly. At 3170$ they're not cheap There's also a Predict've Steering hub option, for those looking to pair these with the new RS-1 fork, at 3217$.





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