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Argonaut Cycles is excited to announce its new R43 Road Wheels. Hot on the heels of the recently launched D33 gravel wheels , the R43 wheels are designed for the ultimate performance and ride quality on the road. (Photos / Argonaut Cycles) The new R43 Wheels are built with proprietary rim profiles and Argonaut’s “thoughtful selection” of spokes and hubs, keeping serviceability and longevity in mind. Keep it Stiff
At the core of the R43 wheel design philosophy is stiffness. The Argonaut R43 hoop was engineered to be “incredibly stiff”, ensuring all of the power from the rider gets fully delivered to the road. Argonaut Cycles R43 Wheelset logo When the rider uses Argonaut’s compliant frames, they can experience a smooth ride that doesn’t sacrifice the rigidity and responsiveness of the wheel. Keep it Aero
The Argonaut R43 Wheels feature a 43mm rim depth. They chose this depth for its balance between being aerodynamic and lightweight. After extensive research and testing, Argonaut found that a 43mm rim depth offers significant aero benefits compared to a shallower rim. But any deeper, and you start paying a more significant weight penalty, which is why they feel 43mm is the sweet spot. Argonaut Cycles R43 Wheelset aero profile Argonaut Cycles R43 Wheelset full wheel Superior Build
Every move made during the design of the R43 was focused on performance. The wheels are […]
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