KGS 28-Inch (622) Rear Wheel, Shimano Nexus 8 Roller Brake / Rim Brake – Ryde Black Double-Wall Rim | Black Hub | Stainless Steel Spokes

28-inch rear wheel with Shimano Nexus 8 – Rollerbrake or rim brake

This KGS 28-inch rear wheel is built with a Shimano Nexus 8 gear hub, a sturdy Ryde double-wall aluminium rim, and durable stainless steel spokes. The wheel is suitable for use with a Rollerbrake and, thanks to the braking surface, is also suitable for a rim brake.

The rim is black and features a machined/silver-coloured braking surface. The product image shows a rim width of 24.5 mm and a rim height of approximately 21.5 mm. The wheel is fitted with a black Shimano Nexus 8 hub and stainless steel spokes.

Shimano Nexus 8

The Shimano Nexus 8 is a low-maintenance gear hub with 8 internal gears. The gears are built internally and are therefore well protected against dirt and weather conditions. This wheel version is suitable for various city bikes and e-bikes that use a Nexus 8 system.

Rollerbrake or rim brake

This rear wheel offers multiple options for the braking system. The Shimano Nexus 8 hub is suitable for a Rollerbrake and the Ryde rim is equipped with a braking surface for use with a rim brake.

Before installation, always check which brake version is used on your bike and whether the other specifications of the wheel match your current wheel.

Compatibility

• Suitable for 28-inch bikes (ETRTO 622)
• Equipped with a Shimano Nexus 8 gear hub
• Suitable for Rollerbrake
• Also suitable for rim brakes thanks to the braking surface
• Equipped with 8 internal gears
• Suitable for various city bikes and e-bikes
• Before ordering, always check the wheel size, axle size, mounting width, hub and brake version of your current wheel

Features

• Shimano Nexus 8 gear hub
• 8 internal gears
• Suitable for Rollerbrake
• Suitable for rim brakes
• Ryde double-wall aluminium rim
• Black rim
• Rim with braking surface
• Stainless steel spokes
• Black Shimano Nexus 8 hub
• Delivered fully assembled
• Sturdy wheel construction for daily use

Technical specifications

• Wheel brand: KGS
• Type: Rear wheel
• Wheel size: 28 inches
• ETRTO: 622
• Gear hub: Shimano Nexus 8
• Number of gears: 8
• Braking system: Rollerbrake or rim brake
• Rim: Ryde
• Rim type: Double-wall
• Rim material: Aluminium
• Rim colour: Black
• Rim finish: Black with silver-coloured braking surface
• Rim width: 24.5 mm
• Rim height: approximately 21.5 mm
• Hub colour: Black
• Spoke material: Stainless steel
• Spoke colour: Silver
• Delivery: Fully assembled

Package contents

• 1 assembled 28-inch rear wheel
• Shimano Nexus 8 gear hub
• Ryde double-wall aluminium rim
• Stainless steel spokes

Please note: The wheel is delivered fully assembled, but excluding accessories. A Rollerbrake, brake pads, sprocket, shift cable, mounting hardware and other accessories are not included unless otherwise stated.

Application

This rear wheel is suitable as a replacement for an existing 28-inch rear wheel with Shimano Nexus 8. The combination of the double-wall Ryde rim, stainless steel spokes and black Nexus 8 hub ensures a sturdy and neat wheel construction for daily use.

The Ryde rim is double-wall and, according to the product image, has a width of 24.5 mm and a height of approximately 21.5 mm. The rim also features a braking surface for use with a rim brake.

Important before ordering

Before ordering, always check the wheel size, mounting width, axle version, the type of Shimano Nexus 8 hub and the desired brake version. Different versions of Nexus 8 rear wheels may be available.

Unsure about the right version?

Send us a photo of your current wheel or the specifications of your bike in advance. Our specialists will check free of charge whether this wheel is suitable. This way you can prevent an incorrect order.