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South Industries launch RX carbon road rims

Supplied by South Industries.

· By Press Office · 13 comments

Press Release

South Industries are proud to introduce our latest rim set in the RX, a dedicated road rim set that will bring confidence to ascending, descending and taking the unbeaten path. 100% designed and handmade in house in Cape Town, South Africa. #handgemaak

We have combined two unique rim depths and inner diameters to create a rim set that works in the real world, taking all conditions and rider sizes into account. We started with NACA 0024 aerofoil profiles and 25mm tyres, ensuring they as fast in a straight line or going up the Mur de Huy as they are in a crosswind descending Chapmans Peak in a summer South Easter.

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We realised that the ideal profile was a 32mm deep, 22mm internal front profile for its weight and crosswind stability, combined with a 40mm deep, 20mm internal rear profile for its aerodynamic benefits. This combination proved a solid favourite in real world testing, giving riders the best results in climbing, descending and stability.

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We found riders taking smooth dirt road shortcuts or even taking on longer ‘brown tar’ sections on their road bikes with anything from 25-32mm tyres on the RX wheelset. Their confidence extended beyond the tarmac and as adventure is such a key driver for us at South Industries, we welcomed this exciting development.

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Key Features

  • Built from 1280g per set on Tune Prince / Princess hubs, these light, strong and durable rims are built to extend.
  • Extend your climbing ability. Extend your crosswind and flat line speed. Extend your training ground.
  • The new South Industries RX rim set is for all road riders who want to extend their performance.
  • Available in 20-, 24- or 28-hole configuration.
  • Disc brake only.
  • Tubeless tyre compatible only.

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Recommended Pricing

Individual rim
Wheelset with Tune KillHill / ClimbHill hubs (1350g)
Wheelset with Tune Prince / Princess hubs (1285g)
R8,875
R31,675
R36,295

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Comments

DieselnDust

Apr 28, 2021, 8:36 AM

awesome pricing on the rims. Not quite chinese value but #handgemaak in CFM

Darryllk

Apr 28, 2021, 8:43 AM

One of the key features...

  • The new South Industries RX rim set is for all road riders who want to extend their performance

There isn't a rim brake option though

'Dale

Apr 28, 2021, 8:57 AM

Lyk baie mooi, hey.

Danger Dassie

Apr 28, 2021, 9:58 AM

So mooi they're moist.

ashortchase

Apr 28, 2021, 11:18 AM

Nicely shot video and music selection. Kudos! 

Christie

Apr 28, 2021, 12:14 PM

Like!

(But I ride clinchers)

urbanninja

Apr 28, 2021, 12:22 PM

These are for clinchers - just tubeless ones. 

 

Like!
(But I ride clinchers)

gummibear

Apr 28, 2021, 12:39 PM

Very nice looking wheels!

Christie

Apr 29, 2021, 4:49 AM

I should have said old school clinchers. My road bikes are 1992 and 2004 models. Wide rims and disk brakes wont work.

Master216

May 3, 2021, 9:51 AM

Awesome!

openmind

May 3, 2021, 10:26 AM

I have a South Industries GX (gravel) wheel set. Lightweight and bombproof. If the RX are anything like the GX they will be awesome!! 

 

I like the differentiated rim depths and widths on the RX - a unique feature that makes a lot of sense. I ride 45mm depth wheels on the road and in windy Cape Town conditions sometimes wish the front wheel had a little less depth. 

ZeroPlay

May 3, 2021, 4:22 PM

Rim brake version, please.

lechatnoir

May 4, 2021, 10:12 AM

I can't seem to find any (readily available) suitably-sized tubeless tyres that permit fitting on a hookless rim. but at that price, it's moot for me.

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