R28 Aero4 Rear Shimano-SRAM or Campy Strong and light Low Spoke Aero Only 930 grams
Great forracing and training. All R series wheels use the same hub and rims but the Aero4 wheel uses stainless 4.3 mm aero spokes that accept a conventional 14 gauge nipple. No need for special spoke wrenches. New for 2008 is a beefed up rear rim to give it added strength.
The lower spoke count (20 spokes) and narrow profile spokes mean better aerodynamics. The spokes are made from a special Sandvick 2.3 mm wire that is forged flat in the center. The threaded ends are necked down to accept a standard 2.0 mm spoke nipple.
The rear hub shell is cold forged aluminum that has been machined and anodized. The hub shell has two Abec 5 level Japanese low contact seal cartridge bearings.
The forged and cnc’d cassette body is easily switched from Shimano to Campy (with the purchase of an additional body). It uses three tool-steel pawls that engage a drive ring in the hub shell. The cassette body itself uses two cartridge bearings with the same spec as above.
The 460 gram 6066 alloy rim is 27 mm deep providing both strength and lateral stiffness. The T6 rims is extruded and anodized has a cnc’d braking surface for better braking.
Shimano 8, 9, or 10 and all current SRAM systems or Campy versions available.
Rim: Deep V 27 mm rim 19 mm wide 480 grams (note that this is a new rim for this model and the rear wheel only has a wear indicator groove in the center of the braking surface). 20H. R series wheels use 6066 aluminum alloy rather than the standard 6061 which makes them much stronger. Most other companies would tradename something like this (I like "Unobtanium" - but choose to tell you what it really is instead). I used sleeved rims instead of welded because the can be made lighter and are stronger and less expensive than welded rims.
Stainless Aero spokes 4.3 mm wide with alloy nipples non drive side rear. Brass chrome plated nipples drive side rear.
Rear Hub 265 grams uses four precision Abec 5 level, low contact seal, cartridge bearings. The hub uses a 6901 and 6902 while the alloy cassette body uses two 6901 bearings. Cassette bodies are made from forged and machined alloy. The forging adds to the durability without increasing price.
930 grams (weight without quick release)
With quick release skewer (57 grams).
Without rim tape - I suggest using the Velox cloth 16 mm tape
700C clincher .
Like all Neuvation wheels, 100% hand-built using high and equal tension. Wheels are made to spec for radial and lateral run out and specific tensions for front and drive side rear spokes.
I had run Mavic Ksyriums for most of my cycling, until 2 years ago when I crashed. I replaced them with a set of Neuvation wheels. I love these wheels.... more...
Best Value Hands Down
Mar 22, 2009
Dan Bade
Dayton OH US
I bought these wheels based on great reviews from Bicycling Magazine and users. What a value! They are incredibly stable at speeds over 25 mph and stiff... more...
Sweet and Solid
Jan 18, 2009
Graeme Thomson
Calgary Al CA
I picked up a rear R28 Aero4 as part of the S&D sale to replace my 2005 Ksyrium SSC SL which blew up. The looks are great, silent pawls a neat feature but... more...
Great Deal
Nov 18, 2008
Michael Sanford
Pine Bluff AR US
This is the second set of Neuvation wheels that I have purchased over the course of two years. Each time I find the workmanship impeccable and since I had... more...
First impression
Nov 2, 2008
Brandon Gates
Alvin Te US
After hearing so many positive reviews, I ordered this wheel. It is more impressive in person than pictures. Some people don't like the stickers, but you can... more...