{"product_id":"hermes-sport-700c-road-boutique-wheelset-loud-magnetic-freehub-9-10-11s-shimano-24-20h-1500g-cyan-blue-black-near-mint","title":"Hermes Sport 700c Road Boutique Wheelset: LOUD Magnetic Freehub - 9\/10\/11s Shimano - 24\/20H - 1500g - Cyan Blue \/ Black (Near Mint)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis insane wheelset is almost completely US made by small boutique brand Hermes-Sport.  These feature a radical magnetically pawled freehub body with near instant engagement.  The freehub is freaking loud!  Dare I say louder and meaner than a Chris King?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThey retailed for $995 just last year, but it seems the company (or at least their website) has gone under?  They have several glowing reviews (\u003ca title=\"hermes vk review\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cycleexif.com\/gear-hermes-sport-vk-wheel-systems\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Hermes sport vk bike radar review\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bikerumor.com\/2016\/08\/28\/review-hermes-sports-magnetically-pawled-mostly-us-made-hubs-alloy-wheels\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and a \u003ca title=\"Hermes Sport VK wheelset forum \" href=\"http:\/\/forums.thepaceline.net\/showthread.php?t=183358\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eforum post\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e) claiming these are just as good as a Chris King \/ White Industries hubset mated to a Hed Ardenes or other lovely rim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHighlights include \u003cspan\u003ea 20h radial front and 24h radial rear, with a triplet rear lacing (2 drive-side spokes to 1 non-drive); oversized QR axles; 23mm wide rims - 1500g weight.  The three reviews linked above describe them MUCH better than I can, give them a read!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eNear mint barely used condition.  These have about 75 miles on them.  Rims are perfectly true, bearings buttery smooth and perfect.  Just the very slightest signs of brake pads touching rim braking tract (wouldn't even call it wear).  Only a few tiny marks on the black parts of the rim.  Hubs look perfect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e700c rims (black)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCyan blue anodized hubs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e24h rear hub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e20h front hub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eStandard QR axles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eFreehub body: Shimano\/Sram 9\/10\/11 speed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight: ~1670g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMSRP: $995\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Boutique Cycling Brands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52988701835404,"sku":"6229","price":549.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/5144\/9740\/files\/high_end_used_bike_parts_stans_sram_12772__95618.1492559787.1280.1280.jpg?v=1792346101","url":"https:\/\/swooncycles.com\/products\/hermes-sport-700c-road-boutique-wheelset-loud-magnetic-freehub-9-10-11s-shimano-24-20h-1500g-cyan-blue-black-near-mint","provider":"Swoon Cycles (Bike ReCyclery)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}