Shimano Santé Front Wheel 28" – Rigida SX 100 Alloy Rim 100mm 700C-622

Details:

• Brand / Model: Shimano Santé HB-5000 Hub / Rigida SX 100 Rim

• Type: Front Clincher Wheel

• Wheel Size: 28" / 700C (622 mm)

• Hub Model: Shimano Santé HB-5000

• Installation Width: 100 mm (Standard Front Road Spacing)

• Rim Model: Rigida SX 100

• Outer Rim Width: 19.2 mm

• Inner Rim Width: 12.4 mm

• Material: Aluminum Alloy

• Color: Pearl White / Silver Anodized / Silver Spokes

• Condition: Used, Cleaned, Trued and Fully Functional

• Origin: Hub Made in Japan / Rim Made in France

Description:

A distinctive and elegant vintage front wheel featuring the high-end Shimano Santé group paired with a classic French Rigida SX 100 clincher rim. Produced for a brief period in the late 1980s as Shimano’s premier boutique aesthetic group, the Santé HB-5000 front hub is famous for its smooth pearl white finish, concealed axle hardware, and high-precision sealed bearings that offer exceptionally smooth rolling performance.

Laced to a rigid French-made Rigida SX 100 aluminum alloy rim, this wheel provides a lightweight yet durable front-end setup. With an outer width of 19.2 mm and a narrow inner width of 12.4 mm, it is perfectly suited for classic narrow 700C road tires (18 mm to 23 mm), ensuring low rolling resistance and crisp steering feedback. Featuring standard 100 mm front drop-out spacing, this wheel is an ideal choice for period-correct late 1980s restorations or unique custom builds looking for that iconic Santé aesthetic.