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rs80

We told you so: Shimano's RS80 semi-deep wheel unveiled. Now with pic!

It doesn't look too much like our mockup though

Shimano RS80 wheelset

Price:

£389.98

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Shimano RS80 wheel

Shimano's RS80 wheelset is bringing Carbon wheels to the masses – at least wheels that look like they're made of Carbon, anyway. Lurking underneath is an alloy rim, which is good news for braking and general longevity, and Shimano say the combination of the two materials makes for a light, stiff and comfortable wheel. They would though, wouldn't they... how does the RS80 roll in real life?

Things I have learnt about pants today

There's some things you just don't think about as a cyclist, they're just the law. Like lycra and pants. You don't wear undercrackers under lycra, and I have on occassion laid down said law to newbie buddies. I've never broken it myself, until today. Today I rode in on the road bike to give the RS80 wheels a final spin, so I was in lycra and not baggies. Come home time I was in a hurry to get home for the plumber (who never showed up ) and I couldn't be arsed to get into the cupboard - it literally is a cupboard, too - to de-pant and lycra up.