Strada Winter Training Wheels | Tubeless Ready

Description

Winter Training wheels

Perhaps not the most exciting wheelset in the road cyclist’s collection but the winter training wheel has a vital role to play. Winter riding is about getting the miles in when and where you can. Long rides on a sunny weekend, to and from work a couple a days a week and a club run for coffee and cake. With the move towards low spoke count factory wheels the demand for 32 hole winter training wheels is higher than ever. Why go for a higher spoke count? The more spokes we use the less work each spoke has to do to keep the wheel true and working correctly. The load is evenly spread amongst them. We use a brass nickel plated nipple with ABS plastic insert for durability. Weight – 1665g a pair (no tape or QRs).

Rims

The DT  Swiss R460 is a versatile tubeless ready all around road rim and a Strada favourite. Although a light rim at 460 grams, the R460 doesn’t sacrifice strength, stiffness or stability. The increasingly popular 23mm wide profile mimics a tubular tyre, where the advantage can be felt immediately while taking corners as the tyre is no longer shaped as a light bulb but like an upside down U. Similarly, the rim can set up tubeless with a kit supplied by us from DT Swiss.

This high quality good value DT Swiss rim is available in 32 hole with a black finish. In addition, we can remove all the decals from the DT Swiss R460 winter training wheels if required for a stealthier low key look. We seal the inside of the rim with a high-performance anti-corrosion wax to reduce the risk of corrosion damage in bad riding conditions typical of the British winter.

Hubs

For our winter training wheels we lace the R460 rim to the almost bombproof Miche Primato Syntesi 9-10-11 speed hub. This well sealed quality hub, is fitted with press fit bearings which are super reliable and easy to service yourself.

Although not the lightest hubs around, the Primato makes the perfect heavy mileage companion. Considering they come with a pair of good quality quick releases it’s no surprise we consider them well up to the task of winter training. Campagnolo freehub available too. Full hub info at the base of this page…

Spokes

We use the Sapim Race double butted spoke in silver with a brass nickel plated nipple with ABS plastic insert for durability. Black spoked version available too.

Brake pads

We recommend Swissstop BXP (blue) pads to maximise brake performance in the UK’s poor winter conditions. They really do help to increase the life of the rim through reduced wear.

Tyres

These wheel will work well with a 23, 25, 28c or 32mm tyre. We recommend pressures according to rider weight but these are typically lower than with a narrow rim. In addition, we can supply  and fit either Maxis Padrone TR, Continental GP4000 – 4 season tyres or GP 5000 tyres with these wheels. Both Tubeless and Non-Tubeless are available. Please see the drop down menu to select which option works best for you. All tyres priced Per Pair.

All wheels are supplied with tubeless ready rim tape (2 wraps) fitted and a true for life warranty. We recommend regular cleaning with a ph neutral agent (quality car shampoo for example).

Note

Max rider weight 100kg, see Big Fella for 100kg+ wheels.

Hubs details

Miche have been manufacturing hubs for many years. Italian engineering and quality, good looking and sensible prices. Primato road hubs are made in Italy with a forged aluminium hub body and AL7075-T6 freehub. They are fitted with 12mm steel axles and 6001/6901 sealed cartridge bearings make them particularly suitable for heavy loads and cyclocross or winter use.

Shop or Home mechanics appreciate Miche Primato Syntesi road hubs as they have a long life span and can be fully serviced and dismantled with two 5mm allen keys, bearing preload is controlled by a 2mm allen key. Available in black only, Campagnolo (9/10/11 speed) or Shimano (9/10/11 speed) compatible.

Freehub swap? These are compatible with Miche’s standard sealed free hub body, so shops and users can quickly replace or change the hub from Campagnolo to Shimano-SRAM 11/10/9 speed. It really only takes 2 minutes and no special tools are required.

Hub adjustment is also easily achieved with Miche’s adjustable hub lock system.

Also new for 2016 is Miche new Silent Running freehub, now featuring 30 teeth, new free hubs paws and a stronger spring.  When freewheeling these hubs are super smooth and noise free, the other befit of this new freehub is the speed of pick and hub engagement when you start pedalling after freewheeling, engagement is now 50% faster.

Key features:

• 12mm steel axle
• Small flange, forged light weight alloy body.
• 6001 front + 6901 rear sealed bearings.
• Hubs: 433g (pr)
• Alloy quick releases included (100g).
• Available in silver or black.
• 9-10-11 speded configs in either Campagnolo, Sram or Shimano.
• 100/130mm steel axles.
• AL7075-T6 freehub.

Please see the drop down configurator for options.

Note: If you purchase the Tubeless Kit we will fit free of charge so that your new Strada Winter Training Wheels are ready to ride.