Vision Metron RS 45 CS Silver Edition Wheelset

The Metron RS 45 CS Silver Edition brings the same CeramicSpeed bearing upgrade and limited silver finish as its 60mm sibling, but in a shallower 45mm rim depth aimed at riders who want aero benefit without giving up as much climbing agility.

The 45mm depth puts this wheelset in the all-around aero-road category: enough rim to matter on rolling terrain and in flat sections of a race, but light and stable enough in crosswinds to be a viable choice for hillier routes too. Like the RS 60 CS, the defining spec here is the CeramicSpeed ceramic bearings, paired with the Vision V-1000 72-tooth ratchet hub for quick engagement.

Who It's For

• Road racers and serious group riders who want one wheelset that handles both flat stages and moderate climbing without switching wheels
• Riders prioritizing bearing quality and hub engagement speed over maximum aero depth
• Not the ideal pick for riders chasing maximum aero numbers on pancake-flat courses — the 60mm version serves that use case better

What to Look For

• Freehub compatibility: works with Shimano and SRAM freehub systems — verify which one ships with the wheel against your groupset
• Rim width: 23mm inner width supports modern wider tires without changing the wheel's aero profile
• Crosswind handling: 45mm is a meaningfully more stable depth than 60mm in gusty conditions, worth weighing if you ride exposed roads often

Key Features

Rim: A 45mm-deep, 23mm inner-width full carbon rim is tuned for a balance of aero gain and handling stability, sitting between a climbing wheel and a full aero wheel.

Hub: The Vision V-1000 72-tooth ratchet hub delivers fast engagement, which matters in technical racing where you're constantly modulating power out of corners.

Bearings: CeramicSpeed ceramic bearings are the headline upgrade, chosen for efficiency, smoothness, and power transfer beyond what a standard bearing delivers.

Spokes: Aero bladed carbon spokes in a 2:1 (21 front / 24 rear) hand-built lacing pattern keep the wheel light while maintaining lateral stiffness.

Rider Intent Summary

• Biggest strengths: CeramicSpeed bearings and a fast-engaging hub in a versatile 45mm depth suited to varied terrain
• Tradeoffs: less aero benefit than the 60mm version on pure flat courses, and the Silver Edition carries a price premium over the standard finish
• What makes it different: the CeramicSpeed bearing partnership at this depth gives it a role as an all-rounder rather than a single-purpose race wheel

Victory's Take

At Victory Bicycle Studio, we point riders here when they want one wheelset for both flat and hilly race days and are willing to pay for CeramicSpeed bearing performance rather than Vision's standard spec.