Colin’s silver King R45 hubs and Hed C2 rims

Colin in Sydney wanted a pair of wheels which would be suitable for daily riding on a new stainless steel bike.

The Hed C2 rims have a fantastic ride quality and build up really well.  They’re getting harder to get which is a real pain and I’ll be looking for a good substitute.

Polished Chris King R45 hubs and polished DT Swiss Aerolite spokes are modern and high-tech but add a touch of old-school class to the wheelset.

The front wheel uses 24 radial laced spokes with aluminium nipples.  The rear wheel is built with brass nipples and 32 spokes, 3-cross.

This is a great looking pair of wheels.