{"product_id":"partington-r-series-performance-ti-6565-wheelset","title":"Partington R-Series Performance Ti 65\/65 Wheelset","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Partington R-Series Performance Ti 65\/65 Wheelset\u003c\/strong\u003e is a deep-section carbon disc brake wheelset from Australian wheel builder Partington. It uses 65mm-deep rims front and rear, a wide 34mm outer profile, and a hub with ceramic bearings and a titanium ratchet system. Partington says the R-Series was designed, developed, tested and manufactured in Australia, with wind tunnel testing at SASI in Adelaide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRim Design and Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rims are Partington's AERON carbon, a multi-material composite built with Toray fibers around a PMI foam core. Foam-core construction is used to shape a deep rim while managing weight and impact resistance. The result is a claimed wheelset weight of 1,265 grams, give or take 1 percent, which is light for a 65mm-deep carbon road wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- VERIFY: confirm 1,265g is the full wheelset weight and not per wheel, and whether the Ti version uses Partington's composite spokes and floating bearing architecture. Product page rate-limited (429). --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe profile is wide. Inner width is 23mm and outer width is 34mm. Wide rims shape airflow around the tire and also support a larger tire at lower pressure. Partington lists 28mm as the minimum tire size and 32mm as the maximum. That range suits modern road tires and a bit of rough pavement. The rim works as a clincher or tubeless setup, with an 87 psi maximum tire pressure. Check your tire manufacturer's pressure guidance alongside that figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePERFORM Hub and Titanium Ratchet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheelset runs Partington's PERFORM hub, which is machined from aluminum with an anodized black finish. Inside, the hub uses ceramic bearings and a titanium ratchet system. Ceramic bearings are chosen for smooth rolling and long service intervals, and a titanium ratchet adds durability where the freehub engages. The \"Ti\" in this wheelset's name points to that ratchet. Spoke count is 18 front and 21 rear, a lean pattern that keeps weight down on a wheel built for road riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBraking is Centerlock disc only, so you need rotors and a frame and fork set up for it. The wheelset is rated for riders up to 242 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDrivetrain Compatibility and Finishes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartington offers this wheelset with three freehub choices: Campagnolo N3W, HG11 for Shimano and SRAM 11-speed, and XDR for SRAM's XD-R driver. Pick the one that matches your cassette before ordering, since it sets what drivetrain the wheels support. There are three finishes: Strong Dark, Strong White and Subtle White.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Comes in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach wheel ships with a lockring, a valve, a bidon, a wheel bag and an exercise towel. That is a thoughtful set of extras for a wheelset at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 65mm-deep wheel suits flat and rolling courses, fast group rides, criteriums and triathlon-style road riding, where aerodynamic gain matters more than the lightest possible climbing weight. Riders who live in steep terrain or in strong, gusty crosswinds may prefer a shallower rim, and Partington also offers the R-Series in a 50mm depth. If you want a deep carbon wheelset with a wide profile, a tubeless-ready rim and a high-end hub from a builder working in Australia, the R-Series Performance Ti 65\/65 is built for that rider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Partington","offers":[{"title":"Strong Dark \/ Campagnolo N3W","offer_id":46437662359596,"sku":"RP-Ti-6565-STD-N3W","price":6524.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Strong Dark \/ HG11 (Shimano \/ SRAM 11s)","offer_id":46437662392364,"sku":"RP-Ti-6565-STD-SHM","price":6524.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Strong Dark \/ XDR Driver","offer_id":46437662425132,"sku":"RP-Ti-6565-STD-XDR","price":6524.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Strong White \/ Campagnolo N3W","offer_id":46437662457900,"sku":"RP-Ti-6565-STW-N3W","price":6524.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Strong White \/ HG11 (Shimano \/ SRAM 11s)","offer_id":46437662490668,"sku":"RP-Ti-6565-STW-SHM","price":6524.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Strong White \/ XDR Driver","offer_id":46437662523436,"sku":"RP-Ti-6565-STW-XDR","price":6524.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Subtle White \/ Campagnolo N3W","offer_id":46437662556204,"sku":"RP-Ti-6565-SUW-N3W","price":6524.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Subtle White \/ HG11 (Shimano \/ SRAM 11s)","offer_id":46437662588972,"sku":"RP-Ti-6565-SUW-SHM","price":6524.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Subtle White \/ XDR Driver","offer_id":46437662621740,"sku":"RP-Ti-6565-SUW-XDR","price":6524.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/PARTINGTON-R-SERIES-PERFORMANCE-TI-65-65-WHEELSET-STRONG-DARK_d1c4e9de-9427-4e73-8f8d-0ea8d09a2e5c.jpg?v=1792606227","url":"https:\/\/ricycles.com\/products\/partington-r-series-performance-ti-6565-wheelset","provider":"RA Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}