Lightweight Ventoux 190 Special Edition carbon tubular wheelset 28mm 700c 20/24 spoke Shimano 10-speed Ti skewer DT-Swiss 190 Ceramic rear hub

Sold: $2,400 Buyer: USA

Lightweight Ventoux 190 Special Edition carbon tubular wheelset 28mm 700c 20/24 spoke Shimano 10-speed Ti skewer DT-Swiss 190 Ceramic rear hub

Frame and Wheel is auctioning a Lightweight Ventoux 190 Special Edition tubular wheel set on the Frame and Wheel eBay Store. The wheels were obtained by an independent bicycle dealer and used for demonstration and promotional purposes. They have never been raced. They have never been crashed. They have been on display. The wheels feature carbon tubular rims, Duraflon treated carbon aero spokes, 20/24 spoke count (F/R), 28 mm rim depth, 20 mm rim width, Lightweight carbon front hub, DT Swiss 190 ceramic rear hub (Shimano / SRAM 10-speed), 1-cross lacing, front and rear spoke mounted magnet, Lightweight titanium skewers, nude carbon finish, white Lightweight lettering, extraordinarily light weight and Lightweight engineering cool. The wheels as shown weigh 2 pounds 5 ounces (1.1 kg). New Lightweight pads included. Lightweight wheel bag included. There are 50 images of the wheel set at Frame and Wheel’s Flickr page. Please take a look. Ships in custom wheel boxes. Maximum weight limit of 90 kg (rider + bicycle + gear). 700 x 25 mm tires recommended.

Review of condition

The wheels are in good condition. They are clean and they are ready to ride. The hubs spin smoothly and freely. The spokes are secured firmly into the rim and the hubs. There are no cracks, nicks or chips on the spokes. The spokes cross securely. There is no vertical variation wheels when placed in a truing stand. There are no cracks, flexing or flaking in the carbon rims or the carbon shell. There are no cracks in the carbon hub bodies. There are no cracks in the carbon hub flanges. There are no cracks in the carbon plates that cover the 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. Frame and Wheel notes the following. The rear wheel shows less than 1.0 mm of horizontal variation when placed in a truing stand. The front wheel shows less than 1.0 mm of horizontal variation when placed in a truing stand. The free hub body shows light wear from a cassette. There is a light layer of glue on the rims. The braking surfaces of the rims show light wear.

Frame and Wheel conclusion

Frame and Wheel’s view is that these Lightweight Ventoux 190s will make an excellent choice for the dedicated road cyclist who seeks a very light and very stiff wheel set for regular competition. The wheels are in good condition and have many hours of racing and training remaining. These wheels will result in an immediate and head spinning weight and speed advantage and will dramatically change the voice of any road bike. The new owner will relish the light and smooth ride of these wheels and may never bother to switch them out. A rare opportunity to obtain a lightly used pair of one of the finest wheels on the market today.

Specifications

Front

Brand: Carbonsports Lightweight

Model: Ventoux 190 Special Edition

Model year: 2011 estimated

Model number: na

Rim material: carbon

Rim shell material: carbon

Type: tubular

Series: Road

Rim serial number: 04179EB68E

Size: 700c

Front wheel weight with skewer: 1 pound (460 g)

Spoke count: 20

Spokes: carbon bladed white integrated into rim Duraflon covering

Lacing: 1-cross

Hub: Lightweight

Hub material: carbon

Skewer: Lightweight titanium

Rim depth: 28 mm 

Rim width: 20 mm (o-o)

Tire: na

Over Lock Nut Dimension: 100 mm

Finish: Nude with white lettering

Frame and Wheel rating: Good condition

Rear

Brand: Carbonsports Lightweight

Model: Ventoux 190 Special Edition

Model year: 2011 estimated

Model number: na

Rim material: carbon

Rim shell material: carbon

Type: tubular

Series: Road

Rim serial number: 04179EBEE8

Size: 700c

Rear wheel weight with skewer: 1 pound 5 ounces (590 kg)

Spoke count: 24

Spokes: carbon bladed white integrated into rim Duraflon covering

Lacing: 1-cross drive side 1-cross non drive side

Hub: DT Swiss 190 Ceramic

Hub material: carbon

Skewer: Lightweight titanium

Rim depth: 28 mm 

Rim width: 20 mm (o-o)

Tire: na

Over Lock Nut Dimension: 130 mm

Finish: Nude carbon with white lettering

Free hub body: Shimano / SRAM 

Hub type: 10-speed

Frame and Wheel rating: Good condition