Race Lite

Race Lite

Modeled after the Race X Lite, the redesigned Race Lite is packed with features like paired-spoke technology, smooth rolling sealed-cartridge bearings, forged hub shells, bladed spokes, and alloy spoke nipples. The judicious use of technology and materials results in a faster, more durable wheelset that also represents a great balance of performance and value.
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$199.99-$449.99*

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*Suggested retail price in USD. Pricing and availability may vary by location.

Product Details

  • Paired Spoke technology and performance brought to a new level
  • Redesigned rims and hubs allows for a reduced spoke count without sacrificing stiffness or ride quality
  • Quad sealed bearing rear hub with easily interchangeable freehub
  • Optimum flange location and dual drive pulling spokes for stiffness and increased load distribution over the hub shell
  • 3.6mm bladed stainless steel spokes are as reliable as they are aerodynamic
  • 135mm Over Locknut Dimension (OLD) wheel [part# 401564] is a great upgrade for fitness hybrids and urban commuter bikes
  • Presta valve
Part No. MSRP (USD) Rim Dia. FT/RR/PR Type Color Speed Holes Spokes Weight
401562 $229.99 700C Front Clincher Black 18 14G 730g
401563 $299.99 700C Rear Clincher Black 9/10 20 14G 930g
401565 $499.99 700C Pair Clincher Black 9/10 18 / 20 14G 1660g
401566 $199.99 650C Front Clincher Black 18 14G 710g
401567 $249.99 650C Rear Clincher Black 9/10 20 14G 930g

Bontrager Limited Warranty:

Bontrager warrants each new Bontrager component or wheelset against defects in workmanship and materials:

  • For 5 years: All Bontrager components and accessories, except consumables such as tires and inner tubes
  • For 1 year: Bontrager consumables such as tires and inner tubes

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Single-Cross Lacing Pattern

Single-Cross Lacing

For 2008 Bontrager has improved the rear wheel lacing pattern of Race, Race Lite, and Race X Lite road wheels. While the previous versions of these wheels used 24 spokes, radially laced on the non-drive side and two-cross on the drive side, the new version uses 20 spokes laced in a single-cross pattern on both sides. Where the old design only had six pulling spokes (all of them on the drive side), the new single-cross pattern creates five pulling spokes on each side of the hub, for a total of ten pulling spokes. This 66% increase in pulling spokes improves durability and lateral stiffness under power.

Race Lite Wheels

Race Lite Wheels & Race X Lite Pro Tires Get Hammered by PezCycling News

Pezcyclingnews.com's Charles Manantan recently put miles on a set of Bontrager Race Lite wheels outfitted with of Race X Lite Pro rubber on his gorgeous custom bike (which has some custom-painted Bontrager components).

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