Weinmann DP18 Coaster Brake Wheelset - Green

The Weinmann DP18 rims have a 30-mm profile and acceptable weight, with stainless-steel spokes, sealed bearing hubs and double aluminium walls. This rim doesn’t have a machined braking wall. The braking wall is painted and compatible with mounting brakes. The rear hub has coaster brake, so if you pull back the pedals the bicycle will be brake.

It is a pretty, elegant wheel, halfway between classical edgeless rims and more aggressive, wide-edged rims. We propose radial spoking for aesthetic reasons, but these are weaker than cross spoking. If you prefer this wheel with cross spoking, which is stronger, just make a note in the final step of the purchase process.

The DP18 model is competitively priced. The size is 700c, meaning it is compatible with all road-bike tyres. You can mount 23, 25 or 28 tyres and will need a 30mm-valve inner tube. And it is crucial you mount a rim strip between the tyre and the inner tube to reduce or prevent punctures.

Weinmann, an attractive brand born in Switzerland, has over the years become a great world brand specialising first in the manufacture of aluminium brakes and later of bicycle rims. It was founded in 1933 and during its evolution it has made important changes in its logistics and in the manufacture of its products. In its beginnings it was a brand dedicated exclusively to the manufacture of bicycle brake parts, and over the years it has specialised in the manufacture of wheels and spare components.

It is a brand that stands out for having a wide catalogue of wheels for bicycles with different diameters and for different modalities at a really competitive price.