Shimano WH-R550 aluminum 650c clincher wheelset with cassette and tires

Sold: $84.00
Shimano WH-R550 650c clincher wheel set

Frame and Wheel is auctioning a pair of black Shimano WH-R550 650c aluminum clincher wheels. These wheels include a Shimano 105 CS-5600 ten speed cassette (12-27) and a mounted pair of Vittoria Rubino Pro 650 x 23 tires. Please note that these wheels are not the standard 700c size. They are smaller and suit small size bikes only. The wheels were on a 2008 Cervelo P3C 48cm that was purchased new from Peak Performance in Portland, Maine in August 2008 (Please see this bike at the Frame and Wheel eBay Store where it also on auction). The wheels have had only one previous owner and have been used primarily for training. They have never been crashed. The front wheel as shown weighs 2 pounds 8 ounces. The rear wheel as shown weighs 3 pounds 8 ounces. They are eight, nine and ten speed compatible. The magnet pictured is not included with the sale. Sorry. Includes two spare tubes as consolation. The wheels are being sold as is.

Review of condition

The wheels are in good condition. The wheels are clean and ready to ride. They are true and round and the spokes are tight and straight; the splines on the free hub body are undamaged and the pawls are quiet; there is no play in the front or the rear hub; and, the skewers are included and functioning properly. Frame and Wheel notes the following: The front bearings feel a bit rough and are probably due for a cleaning. The braking surfaces of the rims show some wear. The tread on the rear tire is worn flat. Frame and Wheel cleaned and inspected this wheel set very carefully, but cannot guarantee that all imperfections have been spotted.

Frame and Wheel conclusion

These wheels will make an excellent set of training wheels for anyone who has a 48cm size time trial bike or road bike. Indeed, these wheels will complement very nicely the 2008 Cervelo P3C that Frame and Wheel is simultaneously auctioning. 

Specifications

Rear

Model: clincher

Tire: Vittoria Rubino Pro 650 x 23

Over Lock Nut Dimension: 130mm

Rim depth: 25mm

Spoke count: 20

Spokes: bladed

Nipples: external on hub

Material: aluminum

Color: black anodized

Skewer: Shimano

Weight: 3 pounds 8 ounces

Front

Model: clincher

Tire: Vittoria Rubino Pro 650 x 23

Over Lock Nut Dimension: 100mm

Rim depth: 25mm

Spoke count: 16

Spokes: bladed

Nipples: external on hub

Material: aluminum

Color: black anodized

Skewer: Shimano

Weight: 2 pounds 8 ounces