Carbonsports Lightweight VR8 carbon tubular front wheel 52mm 700c 8 spoke Ti skewer time trial NOS Disc

Sold: $1,000  Buyer: Singapore

Carbonsports Lightweight VR8 carbon tubular front wheel 52mm 700c 8 spoke Ti skewer time trial NOS Disc

Frame and Wheel is auctioning a Carbonsports Lightweight VR8 front wheel on the Frame and Wheel eBay Store. The wheel was obtained by an independent bicycle dealer for demonstration and promotional purposes. It has never been used. It has been on display. The wheels feature carbon tubular rims, aero carbon spokes, 8 spoke count, 52 mm rim depth, 20 mm rim width, Lightweight carbon front hub, radial lacing, laminated computer magnet, Lightweight titanium skewer, distinctive white Lightweight lettering, light weight and extraordinary Carbonsports design. The wheel as shown weigh 1 pounds 8 ounces (670 kg). The sibling to the Carbonsports Lightweight Disc. Lightweight pads recommended (not included). 700 x 25 mm tires recommended. There are 40 images of the wheel set at Frame and Wheel’s Flickr page. Please take a look. Ships in custom wheel boxes. Rider maximum weight 90 kg.

Review of condition

The wheel is in excellent condition. It is clean and ready to ride. The hub spins smoothly and freely. The spokes are secured firmly into the rim and the hub. There are no nicks or chips on the spokes. The wheels are round. There is no vertical or horizontal variation when placed in a truing stand. There are no cracks, flexing, discoloration or flaking in the carbon rims or the carbon shell. There are no cracks in the carbon hub body. There are no cracks in the carbon hub flanges. There is no play in the hubs. There is no corrosion on the axles or on the skewers. The valve openings are not damaged or blocked. There is no glue on the rims.

Frame and Wheel conclusion

Frame and Wheel’s view is that this Carbonsports Lightweight VR8 wheel will make an obvious choice for the dedicated time trial or triathlon competitor or for the rider who already runs a Carbonsports Lightweight Disc and seeks its sibling. This VR8 is new and it is in excellent condition. It will change radically the voice of any time trial bike and will result in an immediate weight and advantage that will certainly block out any reservation the new owner has about riding a front wheel that has only eight spokes. A very rare opportunity to obtain a very light and very aerodynamic wheel from Carbonsports.

Specifications

Front

Brand: Carbonsports Lightweight

Model: VR8

Model year: 2012 estimated

Rim serial number: 04179ED013

Rim material: carbon

Rim shell material: carbon

Type: tubular

Series: Road

Size: 700c

Front wheel weight with skewer: 1 pounds 8 ounces (670 g)

Spoke count: 8

Spokes: carbon bladed black integrated into rim

Lacing: radial

Hub: Lightweight

Hub material: carbon

Skewer: Lightweight titanium

Rim depth: 52 mm 

Rim width: 20 mm (o-o)

Tire: na

Over Lock Nut Dimension: 100 mm

Finish: Nude with white lettering

Frame and Wheel rating: Excellent condition