Wheel weights

[gazza414]

Ok, just to ensure we are comparing apples with apples

The Front Wheel weighs 5.108kg
this includes cast rim (wheel ), 2 bearings, 2 seals and the valve placed in the rim so to be exact an amount needs to be deducted for the valve.
Does not included discs or mounting bolts (3.432kg )

The Rear Wheel weighs 8.982kg
this includes cast rim (wheel), cush drive ally casting, cush drive rubbers, 40T sprocket, sprocket mounting bolts, 2 off wheel bearing and seals, cush drive bearing and seal, cush drive to wheel spacer.
Does not include rear disc and mounting bolts (1.091kg)

So all cast/forged mag/ally wheels and Carbon Fibre wheels on the market these days normally come supplied with bearings/spacers / cush drive and a sprocket.

This last paragragh is related to the guy / company that is selling the Marvic wheel package so for all and sundry to make a fair weight comparision ..that is if weight is ones only concern. Remember the weight of the wheel has a direct correlation to acceleration, braking and turn in.

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