Description: At a mere 1419 grams per pair, the Ascent II is the wheel of choice for racers and triathletes. Elliptical profile spokes enhance the aero advantage. If climbing, sprinting and race-winning performance are your goals, then Ascent II is your weapon of choice.
Wheel size 650C and 700C
Weight 650C - Front: 570 g, Rear 769 g, Pair: 1339 g 700C - Front: 610 g, Rear 809 g, Pair: 1419 g
Hubs R-series with patented Twin-Thread Technology. Gray annodized finish. Precision-sealed cartridge bearings with asymmetrical, low-drag seals.
Cassette Body All alloy, inboard ratchet mechanism with three pawls.
Low-contact vapor seal.
Shimano and Campagnolo compatible.
Rims FRONT: 21 mm, shallow V, Gen3, black anodized, machined braking surface.REAR: 21 mm,shallow V, Gen3 RS, offset spoke bed, black anodized, machined braking surface.
Spokes 2.0/1.7/2.0 double-butted stainless steel, T3 Twin Thread Technology, silver.
Spoke Count 18 front, 24 rear
Nipples Nickle-plated brass rear DS, custom-anodized aluminum NDS rear and front.