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Bontrager Race Extra Light Wheelset (09) | $861.55
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Bontrager Race Extra Lite Wheelset

BikeRadar verdict

35 out of 5 stars

"Stiff new rim and pimpy spokes refresh Bontrager’s race wheel, but at a price"

By Guy Kesteven, Mountain Biking UK

The 28 butted white spokes front and rear may grab your attention, but it’s the new stiffer, lighter scandium alloy rims that tighten this wheelset up compared to previous versions.

It still isn’t guaranteed to go exactly where you point it, but it’s precise enough for a race weight wheel.

The wheels are supplied with tubeless sealing strips and valves, though their hooked profile makes them a sod to set up even normal tyres on without overpressuring.

The Bontrager designed hubs are a bit sticky new, but fast on the uptake, quiet and reliable. The broad lever skewers are great too.

Manufacturers description

# Bontrager designed centerlock hubset with proprietary freehub for increased durability and simple maintenance
# Scandium disc specific rims provide durable, lightweight performance
# Optimize with Bontrager Super Juice and Tubeless Ready tires
# Includes Bontrager tubeless rim strips and valve cores
# Presta valve

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Specification

Name:
Race Extra Light Wheelset (09)
Built by:
Bontrager
Price:
$861.55

Available Colours:
Black
Material:
Scandium
Weight (g):
1589 g
Accessories Supplied With Wheel:
Rim Tape
Front Wheel Weight:
736 g
No of Holes (Front):
28
No of Holes (Rear):
28
Rear Wheel Weight:
853 g

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