Hope RD40 Pro 5 Carbon 700c Rear Wheel
| Brand | Hope |
|---|---|
| Wheel Size | 700c |
The RD40 wheelset is Hope's game changing carbon road/cyclo cross wheelset. Combining the latest in carbon technology with Hope's all new Pro 5 straight pull hubs these wheels were designed for uncompromised performance for a wide range of disciplines.
Features
- Improved sealing to stop dirt ingress and to reduce drag
- New Labyrinth seal has zero drag for incredible freewheeling performance
- New Pawls/Springs design to increase longevity, load capacity & a reduction of drag
- Increased engagement from 44 to 108 with a new offset 6 pawl freehub design
- New step down axle design for a stiffer more durable freehub
- New hub body profile for increased stiffness without adding weight
- Fully serviceable and rebuildable with simple tools
- Available with all modern freehub bodies
- End spacers can be easily swapped to suit different frame and axle standards
- 700c carbon clincher rim
- Strong monocoque, unidirectional carbon fibre construction rim
- Tubeless compatible (requires tape and valves)
- Wheels are built using high quality Sapim CX-Ray black straight pull spokes and brass nipples
- Rim width is ideal to suit larger volume road/cross tyre
Specification
- Rim Width: 19mm Internal / 26.5mm External
- Rim Depth: 40mm
- Rim ERD: 563mm
- Rim Weight: 429g
