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Maybe there is some confusion over terminology. My RX3 has steel rims and steel spokes. I'll call this setup a 'wire wheel'. The RX4 that CSC will be selling will come standard with aluminum rims and steel spokes. The rims will be lighter but not as strong as steel rims....always a trade off. CSC is offering optional cast aluminum alloy wheels. The cast wheels can be fitted with tubeless tires. There is a strong debate over the choice between 'wire wheels' (with tubes) vs cast wheels due to the relative ease of fixing a flat on tubeless tires but the greater strength of wire wheels when hitting a pothole. Notice that some manufacturers, like Triumph, will offer two versions of a bike. One version is aimed at more street use and has cast wheels, another version has wire wheels and is set up for off road use. Makes sense to me. I do not see where CSC is setting up the bike for lower cost, just trying to meet what the US market wants to buy.
Peter Y.
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