Group Buy - Pro-Lite Gavia Carbon clincher 90mm wheelset Group Buy

Cycle Taiwan Shop and Pro-Lite have partnered to offer this excellent opportunity to buy high performance and ultra convenient Gavia Full Carbon Clincher Wheelset with Alloy braking surface:

Pro-Lite Gavia Gavia-P99-XH (http://www.pro-lite.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=72&Itemid=49) Shimano system (add US$ 25 for Campagnolo)



These deep profile clincher wheels are an exceptional choice for flat or non-technical races where sustaining high speeds is a priority and you are not allowed to use disc wheels due to regulations or high winds.

The clincher tire system allows even unsupported teams or solo racers to be self sufficient in any race or during training. Selecting a tire to suit the conditions or repairing a flat is very simple and can be safely accomplished by virtually anyone, even while it is raining (or snowing :lol:).

50mm profile rim shown below:


Powerful riders will like these wheels as due to the proprietary Bolzano high and wide flange hubs, the wheels are incredibly stiff and resistant to lateral flex. They will allow you to transfer most of your power to the road.



* Front 90 mm / Rear 90 mm. Weight - Front 1186g, Rear 1355g
* Built around Pro-Lite unique, patented Bolzano hub set
* With Brunico Carbon /Titanium Rod quick release
* Group buy is for the Shimano system, but is interchangeable (add US$ 25 for Camapgnolo cassette body)
* Super high modulus impact-resistant rim moulding with aero bulges to improve air flow management
* CNC machined hard alloy braking surface
* 20 Spoke Front, 24 Spoke Rear
* PRO-LITE 3.2 mm stainless aero spoke.
* Integrated nipple.
* Delivered with - 2 single wheel bags, spare spokes, carbon rim brake shoes (for better heat management) and a spoke tool

1 year warranty. 1 year crash replacement program.

Group Buy Price: US$ 899.00

Price includes worldwide delivery by UPS or EMS.

Group buy available quantity: 30 wheelsets maximum

Payment terms: PayPal or TT to Cycle Taiwan Shop. Details will be provided via PM

Who are we: Cycle Taiwan Shop (http://shop.cycletaiwan.com)

We are authorized Pro-Lite dealers and partners.

Please express your interest or participation in this group buy by replying in this thread.

Cheers,

Victor

Why are carbon specific pads included if the braking surface is aluminum?

Hi,

Good question. Carbon specific shoes and pads are larger and use a different material. This allows them to achieve adequate breaking performance while generating less heat.

Since this is a carbon wheel with just a thin strip of alloy around the circumference, managing heat is a good idea.

Cheers,

V.

Price has been reduced to $899.00 to speed up the group buy sign up.

All existing orders will be adjusted to this new lower price!

This is truly a great opportunity to get a deep profile, bomb-proof race worthy wheelset at a crazy price of US$ 899 - includes worldwide delivery by UPS.

V.

Jesus that's heavy!!! :(

... a little, but if you are on a mainly flat course or discs/blades are being considered, they are comparable, lot better priced and a little more versatile.

V.

What's up with the 3 weird bumps that seem to exist around the circumference of the rim? Is there any chance of getting different hole drillings? What is the rim width at the braking surface? Does it 'bump out' any like a Zipp or Hed rim?

The bumps are there for the following reasons:

1. Add structural strength to the rim. It is important to maintain the carbon rim shape so that there are no undue stresses at the alloy/carbon bond. The reinforcement is not necessary with smaller profile rims, but with high profile rims such as these and given the Pro-Lite performance driven philosophy it was decided to reinforce them.

2. Improve aerodynamics. The reinforcement could have been accomplished just by adding more material, but Pro-Lite decided to increase the performance of the wheelset given this increase in weight, by applying this extra material in a three dimensional aerodynamically beneficial profile.

In summary, this high profile wheelset is not only super strong and structurally stable, it also offers enhanced aerodynamics.

The wheels are available as is with no alternative hole drillings.

I am not sure about the rim width, but it does not bulge out. The only carbon rims that Pro-Lite has that bulge out are the full carbon ones with carbon braking surface.


V.