$199.95
1 in stock
⭐ Condition: Excellent
These iconic Rolf Vector Comp wheels are in excellent condition. Bearings spin smooth and true with no play, hubs are in great shape, and both wheels are perfectly trued and round. Brake surfaces show normal use with some residue (easily cleanable). Minor cosmetic scratches on rim sidewalls that don’t affect performance. These legendary wheels are ready to ride and deliver that distinctive Rolf performance.
Inspected and Trued
Every wheelset I sell has been personally mounted on my truing stand and thoroughly inspected for true, round, and spoke tension. These wheels are ready to ride. Please note that due to the precise nature of wheel builds and shipping considerations, wheels cannot be returned or exchanged. That’s why I encourage you to watch the detailed video included with this listing and reach out with any questions before purchasing.
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📏 Will these work for me?
Wheel Size: 700c (18.25mm external rim width)
📦 What’s Included
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🏆 The Story Behind the WheelsRolf Vector Comp – The Paired-Spoke Revolution
“Engineering Artistry”
In the late 1990s, Bill Shook’s Rolf wheel design challenged everything the cycling world thought it knew about wheel building. Instead of traditional radial or crossed patterns, Rolf introduced paired-spoke technology—two bladed spokes working together to create unprecedented stiffness and aerodynamics. Trek licensed the design and spec’d these Vector Comp wheels on their top-tier bikes: the Trek 5200 USPS, LeMond Zurich, and Klein Quantum. When Lance Armstrong was dominating the Tour de France on Trek’s USPS team bikes, many of those frames rolled on Rolf wheels. The Vector Comp sat just below the Vector Pro in the lineup, offering that distinctive red anodized rim with gold logos that turned heads on group rides. The low spoke count—just 18 front and 20 rear—wasn’t a weight-saving gimmick. It was engineered performance. Those bladed spokes cut through the wind while the paired design distributed loads in ways traditional wheels couldn’t match. The result? Wheels that felt fast, looked distinctive, and earned a reputation for lasting tens of thousands of miles.
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🚴 The Ride
These wheels deliver that unique Rolf character—responsive acceleration from the low spoke count, confident stiffness from the paired-spoke design, and surprisingly smooth bearings that spin freely. The red anodized rims aren’t just aesthetic; they’re a statement that you ride something different, something with heritage. While Rolf wheels have a reputation for being “bombproof” once they’re rolling, they’re also known for their distinctive feel—stiff, direct, and fast. This is more than just a wheelset—it’s a piece of cycling history from the era when American innovation was rewriting the rulebook.
🔧 Technical Specs
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Is This Your Bike Thing?
If you appreciate cycling history and want wheels that stand out from the modern carbon crowd, these Rolf Vector Comps offer distinctive style and proven performance. Ready to ride something legendary?
| Weight | 8 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 30 × 30 × 6 in |
| Wheel select | Front wheel only, Rear wheel only, Wheelset |
