Expected at 80 mm depth and 22 mm internal width: 1,548 g. Estimated: approx. 1,778 g from 2 rims at 665 g, hubs 290 g, 40 spokes at 2.2 g, 40 nipples at 1 g and 30 g buffer; the manufacturer states no set weight for this build.
Expected from a robust regression over the manufacturer’s claims of 1,285 wheelsets by rim depth and internal width. With green load capacity: green up to 5% heavier than expected. Yellow: up to 12% heavier. Red: more than 12% heavier.
Estimated
2 rims at 665 g,
eiecarbon.com, As of 15 Nov 2026 “Version: SD:650±15g”
hubs 290 g,
eiecarbon.com, As of 15 Nov 2026 “Hub Brand: EIE RCS SL (carbon spoke）, Spoke Head: Straight Pull, Disc Brake System: Center Lock; front: Front Axle: 12*100mm, Holes Count F: 20H, Hub Color F: Black, 91 g; rear: Rear Axle: 12*142mm, Holes Count R: 20H, Hub Color R: Black, Freehub Body: Shimano Road 11S, Ratchet: 60T, 199 g”
40 spokes at 2.2 g,
eiecarbon.com, As of 15 Nov 2026 “Spoke: ECSR3.2SL, 2.2 g”
40 nipples at 1 g (material not stated, counted as brass, weight estimated)
30 g buffer for rim tape, valves and tolerances
All values are manufacturer’s claims unless marked otherwise. “Source” shows link and date.
System limit according to the manufacturer: 135 kg (Weight Limit: SL:≤120kg,SD:≤135kg). The manufacturer states no max. rider weight.
Rated is the max. rider weight, without it the max. system weight (rider, bike and luggage); a limit without reference counts as system weight. If the rider weight is above the system weight, the system weight counts. Green: rider from 120 kg, system from 130 kg. Yellow: rider 100 to under 120 kg, system 110 to under 130 kg. Red: below. Grey: the manufacturer states no limit.
Duties and import VAT according to the shop: included, duties paid delivery (DDP).
Green: included, so duties paid delivery (DDP), or shipped from the EU. Yellow: you pay them on import, plus at least 19% import VAT, or only the taxes are included and the duties stay open. Grey: the shop does not say clearly.
Shipping to Germany according to the shop: paid.
Green: free to Germany. Yellow: paid. Grey: the shop does not say clearly.
Delivery time according to the shop: 14 to 21 days, so up to 15 business days.
The upper value counts, days count as business days × 5/7. Green: up to 10 business days. Yellow: 11 to 20 business days. Red: more than 20 business days.
Returns according to the shop: only for defects.
Green: 30 days or more if the shop pays return shipping. Yellow: any other period, including returns only for defects.
Valid for 2 years from purchase for the original purchaser and only for the rims, not for hubs, spokes, nipples or valves. In the first 6 months EIE sends a new rim for a rim defect and pays shipping plus 30 USD for the rebuild at a local shop, after that a new rim with shipping. Impacts, accidents, incorrect installation, wear and cosmetic issues are excluded.
Green: 3 years or more, or lifetime. Yellow: 2 years. Red: under 2 years.
Rims only, 3 years from purchase and only for the original purchaser: on SL rims 45%, 40% and 30% discount in years 1, 2 and 3, on the other rims 35%, 30% and 25%. You pay shipping, customs duties and import charges.
Green: the brand offers crash replacement, a discounted replacement after a crash. Red: it offers none. Grey: it does not say clearly.
Green: wheel bags and more accessories included. Yellow: accessories such as valves, spare spokes or rim tape included, but no wheel bags. Red: the package list names only the wheels. Grey: the shop does not name what is included.
EIE ARG80TC28H, as claimed by the manufacturer: rim depth 80 mm, 22 mm internal width, 28 mm external width, 24/24 Steel spokes. Estimated from the parts: approx. 1,778 g per set.
Prices from the manufacturer’s shop, as of 15 Nov 2026. Shipping comes on top. Duties and import VAT are included (duties paid delivery, DDP). A final price with shipping and charges will follow.
Prices in € converted at €1 = $1.1052 as of 13 Nov 2026 (Source: ECB reference rates). The amount your bank charges can differ, depending on its rate and fees.
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Selected by specs: rim depth ±5 mm, internal width ±2 mm, one wheelset per brand. Order as in the list: rating points, on a tie the price, then the smaller deviation in depth and internal width. Price from as in the list, without shipping and import charges.
ARG80TC28H