Token C45A Hero 45mm Carbon/Alloy Clincher Wheelset - Shimano

The HERO C45A is equipped with a 45mm innovative rim shape featuring a lip at the inner edge of the rim. The lip provides extra strength and stiffness and splits crosswinds giving you more control than a traditional aero rim. In
headwinds the lip pushes air around and away from the wheel. Greater levels of stability are also achieved thanks to a wider 23mm rim. Straight pull spokes laced in a diametric spoke pattern add further strength and stiffness while optimising and balancing power transfer. The alloy braking surface offers greater levels of braking performance, especially in wet conditions.

At the centre of the HERO C45A is the HERO hub. Moving away from the regular designs of most other hubs the HERO hub exhibits a sleeker and more refined shape which complements the overall design of the HERO C45A. The hub is made using weapons grade machining processes and contains our signature TBT Tiramic bearings for near frictionless performance. Compared with other lightweight hubs, the HERO hub contains larger bearings granting you with a stronger wheel and more control.

TBT Bearings (Tiramic Bearing Technology) deliver outstanding performance. Titanium coated ceramic balls are 60% lighter than steel, extremely durable, smoother and accelerate faster than their steel counterparts. The starting torque of Tiramic Bearings is only 74% of normal bearings while the turning torque is only 67% of normal bearings. Both these factors significantly reduce chain drag making pedalling lighter and your ride much smoother.

Weight

Total: 1760g*
Front: 806g*
Rear: 954g*
*w/o rim tape