Description
Tom Ritchey created Zeta wheels to be tough enough to withstand rocky road courses and cyclocross races that would rip less capable wheels to shreds, yet precise and predictable enough to carve endless ribbons of smooth macadam. Building on Ritchey 's celebrated heritage of wheel building and design, Classic Zeta wheels tastefully balance modern features with the legendary, elegant aesthetics of Ritchey's Classic line.
With a CNC-machined braking surface for smooth control and stopping power, the Zeta's Classic alloy rims are tubeless-ready and, importantly, there's easy access to the spoke heads for repairs and replacements should the need arise. The rear rim features Ritchey's pioneering OCR™ technology - an off-center drilling of the spoke holes that equalizes spoke tension across the entire wheel, making it stronger. With an internal width of 20 mm, these rims accommodate tires from 25 to 43 mm wide - ideal for all your favorite riding disciplines where you want to shine.
At the heart of these rim-brake wheels is the legendary Phantom Flange system, combined with a precision Ratchet Driver system in the rear hub. Phantom Flange hubs offer the elegant profile of straight-pull spokes while retaining the strength and reliability of traditional J-curve spokes, representing the perfect balance between aesthetics, performance and ease of maintenance. Inside the rear hub, the innovative Ratchet Driver system offers 360-degree, 36-point engagement, guaranteeing direct drive efficiency and unrivalled power transfer.
To double the serviceability of these wheels, you can easily remove... without tools... the free hub body, axle and Ratchet Driver system for basic periodic maintenance - and to lay them flat when packed in a Ritchey Break-Away travel case.
Ritchey Classic Zeta wheels aren't just built, they're built to withstand the toughest rides, setting a new standard for wheel performance... and aesthetics.
Every Ritchey wheelset is carefully handcrafted by a qualified technician Ritchey.
