{"product_id":"metron-45-sl-tl-disc-wheelset","title":"Vision Metron 45 SL TL Disc Wheelset","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Metron 45 SL TL Disc shares its engineering with the 60mm version but in a shallower 45mm rim depth, aimed at disc-brake road riders who want aero performance without giving up as much stability in mixed terrain and crosswinds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike its deeper sibling, it's built entirely by hand with new PRS aluminum hubs and aero bladed straight-pull spokes in a 2:1 lacing pattern (21 front, 24 rear). It's available as tubular or tubeless clincher, and ships with thru-axle end caps for both 12x100 and 12x142 spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisc-brake road riders who want a versatile 45mm aero wheelset for racing and fast group rides across varied terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders who want a choice between tubular and tubeless clincher tire formats on the same wheel platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for quick-release frames — thru-axle only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Look For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAxle spacing: ships with TA end caps for 12x100 and 12x142; front TA15x100 end caps sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreehub choice: available with Shimano HG or SRAM XDR — match to your drivetrain before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTire format: tubular and TLR\/clincher builds differ in weight, so choose based on how you actually race and train\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRim:\u003c\/strong\u003e A full carbon 45mm-depth rim with a 21mm inner depth and 31.1mm outer width is available in tubular or tubeless clincher builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHub:\u003c\/strong\u003e New PRS aluminum hubs pair with a centerlock rotor mount, keeping the wheel focused on disc-brake road bikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpokes and bearings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aero bladed straight-pull spokes (2:1, 21 front \/ 24 rear) and six sealed cartridge bearings (2 front, 4 rear) with ABS self-locking nipples make up the hand-built wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAxle compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e TA end caps for 12x100 and 12x142 ship standard, with a front TA15x100 option available separately for broader frame compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRider Intent Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiggest strengths: a more versatile 45mm depth than the 60mm version, with the same hand-built hub and spoke construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTradeoffs: less aero benefit than the 60mm on pure flat courses, and thru-axle\/disc-only limits frame compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat makes it different: the option to choose tubular or tubeless clincher on the same platform, rather than being locked into one tire format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictory's Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Victory Bicycle Studio, we point riders toward the Metron 45 SL TL Disc when they want one aero wheelset that handles both flat racing and rougher, hillier terrain equally well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FSA","offers":[{"title":"Clincher - Centerlock w\/ Shimano Freehub","offer_id":53552487366963,"sku":"710-0156231030","price":2161.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Clincher - Centerlock w\/ XDR Freehub","offer_id":53552487399731,"sku":"710-0156236030","price":2161.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/3685\/0739\/files\/media_06d94d6d-6e17-4a84-ad0f-a81c96422b11.jpg?v=1782440986","url":"https:\/\/victorybicyclestudio.com\/products\/metron-45-sl-tl-disc-wheelset","provider":"Victory Bicycle Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}