For these at MADE this previous week, you may need observed 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 wheels
The all-new Partington MKII R-Collection 31/31 provides all of the tech from the R-Collection 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 formidable 1060g per pair.
What sort of driving are the Partington MKII R-Collection 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) contains Partington’s distinctive hub inside a composite carbon shell, its proprietary Dynamic Bearing Structure, and its InTension spoke know-how. Over 8 hours of labor go into every wheel produced, and so they have a superb 2-year crash substitute program.
Partingtons’ InTension spoke know-how 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-Collection 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-Collection wheels (31/31 and 39/44) are disc brake solely, that includes 21mm inner width hooked rims.
Partington MKII R-Collection 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: (inner): 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 parts designed to work collectively and optimize the wheel’s efficiency. The 31’s decrease profile additional reduces what’s already an exceptionally gentle wheel, so it actually sings going uphill. Different wheels ask you to just accept trade-offs: stiffness for consolation or weight for cornering efficiency. With the MKII R-Collection, we’ve managed to unify all these elements for a trip like no different.”
Jon Partington, Founder and CTO, Partington. cc
If you wish to buy a set of MKII R-Collection 31/31 wheels, they’re accessible from choose sellers worldwide or at Partington. cc.
