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Leeze is a wheel specialist from the Münsterland region, which recently also launched a Own gravel bike has presented. The new PRO wheels The Leeze D2R Development is a digital aero development to optimise aerodynamics and riding stability at racing speeds. The focus is on 60 mm aero rims in various widths so that racers can set up the wheels to match the tyre width.
Three rim widths for road and gravel bikes
- 23 mm (hooked): Road setup, aerodynamically optimised for 30 mm tyres
- 25 mm (hookless): Allroad & fast gravel, for tyres from 32 mm until approx. 45 mm
- 28 mm (hookless): Gravel/Offroad, for tyres over 45 mm
This means that Leeze covers both classic aero setups for road racing and gravel race configurations with wider tyres.
Centrepiece and connection
The centrepiece is the Leeze PRO hub, which is specially adapted to the SAPIM CX carbon spokes. The oval spoke holes are designed to reduce torsional loads. Leeze uses a pawl system for the freehub, which is described as easy to maintain. In addition, the freehub is compatible with Leeze BASIC hubs, which can make spare parts handling easier.
Leeze uses 18 SAPIM CX carbon spokes per wheel. According to the manufacturer, the spokes are significantly stiffer and noticeably lighter than steel spokes. For racers, this means in practice: crisper acceleration, more precise steering feel and a very direct setup - depending on the choice of tyres, both on asphalt and on gravel.
Models at a glance: Which Leeze PRO wheels are right for you?
For road bike racing: Leeze CC 45 PRO R and CC 60 PRO R
Leeze CC 45 PRO R
- Price: from 1599 Euro >> available here
- Rim height: 45 mm
- Weight: 1160 g
- Jaw width: 23 mm (hooked)
- Outer width: 31 mm
- Suitable for: Fast courses, changing profiles, criterium feeling with aero advantage
Leeze CC 60 PRO R
- Price: from 1599 Euro >> available here
- Rim height: 60 mm
- Weight: 1260 g
- Jaw width: 23 mm (hooked)
- Outer width: 31 mm
- Suitable for: high endurance speed, flat races, time trial-orientated aero setup
Road tip: If you mainly ride in the field and want to "maintain" high speeds, the 60 mm version is the right choice. For hilly races and frequently changing speeds, the 45 millimetre high rims are more suitable.
For gravel racers (and all-road): Leeze CH 60 PRO AR and CH 60 PRO GX
Leeze CH 60 PRO AR
- Price: from 1599 Euro >> available here
- Rim height: 60 mm
- Weight: 1260 g
- Jaw width: 25 mm (hookless)
- Outer width: 33 mm
- Suitable for: Allroad & Gravel-Racing up to approx. 45 mm Tyre width, fast mixed surfaces
Leeze CH 60 PRO GX
- Price: from 1599 Euro >> available here
- Rim height: 60 mm
- Weight: 1280 g
- Jaw width: 28 mm (hookless)
- Outer width: 35 mm
- Suitable for: Gravel tyres over 45 mmmore traction/comfort with a continued aero-orientated approach
Gravel tip: For gravel racing on hard, fast tracks, the AR (25 mm) are often the right choice and you can also fit wide road tyres. If you want to ride very wide tyres (or a lot of rough terrain), then GX (28 mm) the more suitable platform.
Ceramic bearing upgrade
The PRO series comes with mirror-gloss carbon rims and painted decals in black or white. Ceramic bearing upgrades are available as an option.
Price and availability
The Leeze PRO wheels start at 1599 euros and are available in the Leeze online shop available.
Sandra Schuberth
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