Ritchey WCS Zeta Wheelset Clincher - black

Tom Ritchey redesigned the critically acclaimed Zeta to be wider, lighter and laterally stiffer, yet still tough enough to endure gravel road rides and cyclocross races that would chew lesser wheels to pieces.

Building upon the legendary wheel-building and -design heritage of Ritchey, the WCS Zeta wheels offer modern features that allow them to perform gracefully in variety of ride settings. Featuring a wider tire profile, the Zeta wheels provide a more comfortable ride while improving handling. And the Phantom Flange hubs offer the sleek profile and direct-drive efficiency of straight-pull spokes, but still uses stronger, more reliable J-bend spokes for maximum performance and reliability.

ZETA rims

• Extra-wide rims (20mm internal width) increase lateral stiffness and improve tire profile for a smoother ride and better handling
• Tubeless design
• Proprietary Ritchey extrusion balances ride quality and aerodynamics
• Rear OCR® (Off Center Rim) design reduces wheel dish to balance spoke tension for a stronger, stiffer wheel
• Proprietary aerospace grade alloy
• Precision machined sidewalls

PHANTOM flange hubs

• Superlight forged-and-machined design (70g front, 207g rear)
• Phantom Flange™ hidden J-bend design creates the sleek, aero profile and direct-drive efficiency of straight-pull spokes but still uses stronger, more reliable J-bend spokes
• Premium quality bearings
• Patented 6 pawl, 12-point micro clutch engagement system
• Tool-free design allows for quick disassembly—great for packing Break-Away travel bikes or replacing spokes
• Staggered drive side flange increases spoke bracing angle and eliminates interference between crossing spokes, resulting in a stiffer, stronger wheel
• Rear hub completely serviceable without tools, including cassette body removal

Included in delivery: incl. tubeless valves and quick releases
Material: rims and hubs: aluminium 6066
Weight supplement: per set, manufacturer information