Chapter2 has entered the wheelset market with this impressive set of hoops to complement their frame range. Peter Maniaty took them around the block.
It’s been seven years since Chapter2 launched its first carbon frameset. Now the New Zealand brand has officially entered the wheel business with the arrival of the REHI45 – an impressively versatile set of aero optimised tubeless ready carbon rims. “The wheelset is the second most important component on a bike,” explains Chapter2 Founder, Mike Pryde, an avid rider and racer who was personally involved in much of the testing and development of the REHI, named after the Māori word for ‘racing’. “In order to enhance how our framesets perform, wheels were an obvious addition to our range. It’s been an on-and-off project for about three years. Covid and the post-Covid conditions made it somewhat challenging to launch a new product, so we waited a little longer. I’ve actually been riding a very similar prototype set for the past two-and-a-half years.” First Impressions
Like most things that carry the Chapter2 label, the REHI is a lovely looking wheelset. The black gloss finish with subtle turquoise highlights certainly catches the eye and the gleaming rims and hubs are beautifully finished. Weight-wise you’re looking at around 1485g for the set with valves and rim tape – a pretty competitive number, especially given the generous rim depth. Tech & Specs
Chapter2 is playing it smart with its first foray into carbon wheels. Specifying 45mm rims with hooked beads […]
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