Sean Coffey from Ritchey Design gives us a first look at the first carbon 29er wheelset from Ritchey, the Vantage II. Tubeless ready and weighing in at just 1,537g, this new for 2012 wheelset features carbon monocoque frame construction, WCS hubs, and DT spokes.

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Ritchey Vantage II

  • New for 2012
  • Carbon monocoque frame construction (only 2 manufacturers in the world use this rim)
  • Bladderless molded rim
  • Stronger, lighter, more durable rim
  • Ritchey WCS hubs - 6 pawl 12 point engagement micro clutch
  • Shimano compatible rotor system
  • DT spokes
  • Stan's tubeless compatible
  • Weighs 1,537g - very light for a 29er wheel
  • 21.5mm rim width
  • $1999.95