{"id":58718,"date":"2024-01-19T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/7fc0a250-9048-4792-95a5-791f9217f85d"},"modified":"2024-01-19T11:59:40","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T10:59:40","slug":"classified-widens-r36-and-r50-wheelset-rim-widths-to-fit-gravel-tyres","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/classified-widens-r36-and-r50-wheelset-rim-widths-to-fit-gravel-tyres\/","title":{"rendered":"Classified widens R36 and R50 wheelset rim widths to fit gravel tyres"},"content":{"rendered":"

Updated wheelsets continue to exclusively support Powershift hub system <\/p>

By Ashley Quinlan\n <\/p>

Published: Friday, 19 January 2024 at 09:00 AM<\/p>

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Classified has launched updated carbon road wheels, the R36 and R50, to work exclusively with its own Powershift hub drivetrain system.<\/p>

The wheels have modernised, wider rim profiles, with the outgoing R35 rims deepened by 1mm to make the R36. The R50 rims remain 50mm deep.<\/p>

The new wheelsets are priced at \u20ac1,500 each. The necessary 142mm Powershift hub system<\/a> must be bought separately, for \u20ac1,299.<\/p>

Updated rim profiles<\/h2>
The updated Classified wheels are available in a shallower 36mm-deep profile\u2026 – Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Classified has sought to modernise the rim profiles for its latest generation of wheelsets<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>

The R36 has seen a depth jump of 1mm versus the previous R35, but the main changes are seen inside.<\/p>

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\u2026and a 50mm-deep profile. Both have the same width dimensions. – Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>

The internal rim width now measures 22.5mm (up from 19mm), while the outer width has broadened to 28.5mm (up from 27mm).<\/p>

Classified says the changes have been made in response to the increasing popularity of running wider tyres<\/a>. Now, instead of recommending an upper limit of 700x32c tyres, the new wheels can support up to 700x42c rubber.<\/p>

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Tidy graphics indicate a 110psi \/ 7.5 BAR upper pressure limit. – Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>

This gives the wheels greater all-road versatility, while Classified has hinted the wheels could also be used with gravel tyres<\/a> in faster gravel races<\/a>.<\/p>

The rims continue to feature a hooked design, catering for both tubeless and clincher tyres. Each comes with tubeless tape fitted.<\/p>

No standard freehub choice<\/h2>
\"Classified
They’re Powershift-hub compatible only. – Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Unsurprisingly, Classified\u2019s R36 and R50 wheelsets are compatible only with its 142mm Powershift hub system \u2013 evidenced by the specific housing featured at the empty rear-wheel hub shell.<\/p>

The new wheels see 22 Pillar Wing straight-pull spokes lace the rim to the hubs (a switch from DT Swiss Aerolite spokes).<\/p>

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The hub shell gives away the specific drivetrain setup the Classified wheelsets are designed for. – Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>

The front wheel features a standard hub design with stainless steel bearings, given that the Powershift hub system is contained in the rear wheel.<\/p>

Despite the slightly deeper, wider rim design, the R36 is claimed to weigh in the region of 1,315g, and the R50 1,415g \u2013 the same as the previous generation.<\/p>

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The spokes are straight-pull Pillar Wing models. – Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Both of these figures are quoted without a Powershift hub installed \u2013 riders can expect this to add around 475g to the rear wheel, plus the wireless shifting apparatus on the bike (the dedicated smart thru-axle, shifter button, torque arm and Classified cassette).\u00a0<\/p>

Of course, the system enables the removal of the front derailleur and the use of a 1x chainring (while the cassette is a swap-out), so the weight penalty is partially mitigated.<\/p>

Pricing and availability<\/h2>
\"Classified
The Powershift hub system must be bought in addition, adding to the \u20ac1,500 wheelset price. – Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>

The new wheelsets are available from today and are on display at the Velofollies consumer bike show in Kortrijk, Belgium.\u00a0<\/p>

Both the R36 and R50 wheelsets cost \u20ac1,500, without the Powershift hub system. This costs \u20ac1,299, totalling \u20ac2,799 for a wholesale bike conversion.<\/p>

The brand says it will be continuing to work with third-party wheelset brands \u2013 such as FFWD and Hunt \u2013 to integrate its hub technology into collaborative designs.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n

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