Shimano | DT Swiss - HB-RS470 | G 540 - Front Wheel - 28" | Clincher | Centerlock - 12x100mm

Designed for Gravel use, the front wheel is composed of the durable DT Swiss G540 aluminum rim and the smooth-running Shimano HB-RS470 hub.

DT Swiss G 540 db rim

• material: aluminum
• tire type: clincher, tubeless compatible (TC)
• construction: Hooked / Crotchet, Sleeve Joint (pinned)
• wheel size: 28 inch (700C)
• outer width: 28 mm / inner width: 24 mm / profile height: 25 mm
• weight: approx. 565 g (manufacturer's specification)
• max. system weight: 130 kg

With its Sleeve Joint design, the aluminum DT Swiss G540 Gravel rim performs well on both unpaved forest trails and over gravel, not letting roots or other small obstacles throw it off course. The robust and Tubeless-compatible all-round rim is suitable for a wide variety of uses and offers outstanding riding comfort thanks to its inner width of 24 mm, which allows the mounting of up to 53 mm wide lugged tires.

Shimano HB-RS470 front hub

• material: aluminum (shell, axle)
• brake disc mount: Centerlock
• bearing: cup and cone (polished, CBN coated)
• sealing: contact seals
• flange distance: 59.6 mm
• offset: 6.3 mm
• pitch circle diameter (PCD): 44 mm (left / right)
• flange diameter: 52.8 mm (left / right)
• installation dimension: 12 x 100 mm (thru axle)

The HB-RS470 front hub is on the same level as the Shimano GRX series and accordingly also perfectly suited for Gravel use. The aluminium hub combines an attractive, clean appearance with convincing performance and excellent smooth running properties, which it owes to high-quality conical bearings, sealing sleeves and an internal grease cover.