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PARTINGTON R-SERIES PERFORMANCE WHEELSET
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PARTINGTON R-SERIES PERFORMANCE WHEELSET

$5,500.00

Price:

USD$ 5,500

GBP£ 4,283

EUR€ 4,986

(excluding Sales Tax/Value-Added Tax)

Overview:

The Partington R-Series PERFORMANCE wheelset is designed for the rider who is seeking performance on every ride.

No matter the course, terrain, or wind conditions, the Partington R-Series PERFORMANCE wheelset delivers an elevated experience on every ride.

Details:

Available in 2 rim depths:

  • 50mm (available front & rear)
  • 65mm (available front & rear)

2 Decal Options available:

  • Subtle White
  • Strong White

Wheelset Combinations available to Purchase:

  • 50mm (front) / 50mm (rear)
  • 65mm (front) / 65mm (rear)
  • 50mm (front) / 65mm (rear)

HOW TO BUY:

Partington wheelsets are available to purchase from Partington-appointed bicycle retailers. To locate your nearest Partington retailers, please use our Retailer Locator tool.

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PARTINGTON PERFORMANCE WHEELSET HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Partington’s Performance is a System approach that ensures all proprietary components work seamlessly together to deliver superior aerodynamic performance, unrivaled wheelset stiffness, and an unmatched ride experience.
  • Available in both 50mm and 65mm rim depths.
  • Hooked, Two-way compatible (tubed and tubeless), no rim tape required.
  • The wheelset is optimized for 30mm tires.
  • Every Partington R-Series PERFORMANCE wheelset comes with a padded wheelbag, bidons, exercise towel, valves and rotor lock rings.
  • 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty (registration is required)
  • Multi-Year Crash Replacement Program

WIND TUNNEL TESTED AT SASI IN ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA

DESIGNED, DEVELOPED, TESTED AND MANUFACTURED IN AUSTRALIA

all partington wheels feature:

PARTINGTON AERON CARBON FIBER RIM

Partington AERON Carbon Fiber Rim features Multi-Material Composite utilizing Premium Toray Fibers with PMI foam core. The R-Series rim shapes have been developed internally and refined at the SASI Wind Tunnel in Adelaide, Australia, and through extensive CFD analysis.

PARTINGTON FLEXON CARBON FIBER SPOKES

Partington’s FLEXON carbon fiber spokes are manufactured using continuous, uninterrupted Toray intermediate-modulus, high tensile strength carbon fibers to provide excellent strength, fatigue life, while providing world class lateral stiffness.

PARTINGTON PERFORM HUB

The Partington PERFORM hub was engineered using detailed Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to refine structural geometry, reduce mass while maintaining stiffness and ensuring efficient load transfer in real world conditions.

Available rim depths

The Partington R-Series PERFORMANCE wheelset is available in both 50mm and 65mm rim depths, for both front and rear wheels.

R-SERIES PERFORMANCE

50mm front wheel, featuring Subtle White decals.

R-SERIES PERFORMANCE

65mm rear wheel, featuring bold white decals

partington r-series performance SPECIFICATIONS

 

Specification R-SERIES PERFORMANCE 50mm R-SERIES PERFORMANCE 65mm
Rim Depth 50mm, Partington AERON Carbon Fiber Rim 65mm, Partington AERON Carbon Fiber Rim
Inner Rim Depth 23mm 23mm
Inner Rim Depth 23mm 23mm
External Rim Depth 34mm 34mm
Tire Compatability Hooked – Two-way compatible (no rim tape required) Hooked – Two-way compatible (no rim tape required)
Wheelset Weight (+/- 1%) 1200g 1290g
Spokes Partington FLEXON Carbon Spokes, Replaceable with steel pins and insert, Spoke Count: Front: 18 Rear: 21 Partington FLEXON Carbon Spokes, Replaceable with steel pins and insert, Spoke Count: Front: 18 Rear: 21
Hub Partington PERFORM Hub Aluminum, Anodized Silversurface finish Partington PERFORM Hub Aluminum, Anodized Silversurface finish
Bearings Steel bearings and ratchet system Steel bearings and ratchet system
Rim Partington AERON Carbon Fiber Rim, Multi-Material Composite utilizing Premium Toray Fibers with PMI foam core Partington AERON Carbon Fiber Rim, Multi-Material Composite utilizing Premium Toray Fibers with PMI foam core
Freehub Availability SRAM (XDR), Shimano (HG), Campy (N3W) SRAM (XDR), Shimano (HG), Campy (N3W)
Freehub Body Self-contained Ratchet System Self-contained Ratchet System
Lateral Stiffness (front & rear) 50mm = 42N/mm 65mm = 45N/mm
Aerodynamics The 50mm rim depth achieves a balance between aerodynamic efficiency across typical yaw angles and stable handling The 65mm profile is focused on maximizing aerodynamic performance
Optimized Industry leading aerodynamically optimized for up to a 30mm tire. Industry leading aerodynamically optimized for up to a 30mm tire.
Tire Recommedndations Recommended: 28mm Front and 30mm Rear, Tire Width Compatibility 28mm - 32mm, Max Tire Pressure Tubeless = 6 bar (87PSI) Tubed 30mm Tire = 6 bar (87PSI) Recommended: 28mm Front and 30mm Rear, Tire Width Compatibility 28mm - 32mm, Max Tire Pressure Tubeless = 6 bar (87PSI) Tubed 30mm Tire = 6 bar (87PSI)
Paint and Decals Subtle White, Strong White : Arched water transfer logo with satin paint Subtle White, Strong White : Arched water transfer logo with satin paint
Max System Weight 110 kg 110 kg
Packaging Wheels are packed individually in lithographically printed telescope-style boxes featuring a matte cellophane finish with spot UV varnish. Each wheel is held securely in a vacuum‑molded insert Wheels are packed individually in lithographically printed telescope-style boxes featuring a matte cellophane finish with spot UV varnish. Each wheel is held securely in a vacuum‑molded insert
Extras - Cycling relates items (inc. with each wheel) Exercise Towel, 1 x Bidons, 1 x Wheel Bags, 1 x Lockrings, 1 x Valves Exercise Towel, 1 x Bidons, 1 x Wheel Bags, 1 x Lockrings, 1 x Valves

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R-SERIES TECHNOLOGY

The Partington R-Series wheelsets are a completely new design, to amplify performance.

EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY

Why Partington?

At Partington, we have singular focus to build the highest performing wheelsets in thw world.

WHY PARTINGTON

R-Series Performance Ti

With titanium components and ceramic bearings, the R-Series Performance Ti amplifies performance.

EXPLORE PERFORMANCE TI

2-YEAR MANUFACTURER WARRANTY

Partington provides a 2 year Product Warranty for all products sold, valid from the date of purchase. Product registration is required at time of purchase and Terms and Conditions apply.

EXPLORE WARRANTY

MULTI-YEAR CRASH REPLACEMENT

Partington wants to ensure that if you are involved in a bicycle accident, we can help you get back to riding as soon as possible. Partington offers a multi-year crash replacement program. Terms and Conditions apply.

EXPLORE CRASH REPLACEMENT