50mm Deep Light Aero Carbon wheels.
1550 grams per pair in clincher/tubeless compatible.
The fastest all-round carbon wheel profile, the 50mm depth wheels have become the standard in the pro peloton only to be replaced by lower profile for hilly courses and deeper profiles for time trials. These rims are strong and stiff due to the depth that gives a strong mechanical structure. Provides significant aero benefits and pairs well with aero frames. Slight increase in both weight and side wind sensitivity compared to the shallower profile rims.
260grams/pair Ultralight Bitex hubset
66 grams RAF10 front hub with 20 front spokes.
194 grams RAR9 rear hub with 24 spokes, patented 6 pawls freehub working in two pairs for 48 engagement points per revolution for quick traction out of turns, and patented anti-bite stainless steel strip on Shimano compatible freehubs so the cassette will not dig into the alloy freehub.
Top Notch Sapim CX-Ray light and aero spokes (0.9mm deep, 2mm wide, 4.3 gram each with 0.4 gram 7075 alloy nipples). Arguably the best spoke in the industry (used by Zipp and other big brands)
50mm rim depth with U-shape aero profile (25mm wide on the edge, 28mm at the widest point)
optimal profile with wider tires (25 to 28mm) for more comfort and more road grip. No spoke holes on the tire side for uncut carbon fibers delivering a stronger rim and no need for tubeless tape for a lighter set-up.
High Temperature resin and basalt braking surface. UD fiber rim surface
Avalaible with the three industry freehub standards for the three main types of cassettes: Standard Shimano/SRAM, Campagnolo compatible or SRAM XD. Please specify on order, if you want something other than the default Shimano compatible freehub.
Our clincher rims are tubeless compatible. This means that you can use them both with standard clincher tire with butyl inner tubes (do not use latex inner tubes with carbon clincher rims) and with the new generation of tubeless tires (without inner tube). Tubeless tires will provide a lighter set-up, lower rolling resistance, reduced risk of puncture and pinch flats and can allow you to use slightly lower pressure for increased comfort.
Contact us if you would like to only buy a front or a rear wheel or if you would like to mix different depths front and rear wheel. We can do that.
50mm Deep Clincher and Tubeless Compatible Carbon Wheels
- If you choose carbon clincher rims, we recommend that you use tubeless tires that offer reduced rolling resistance, reduced risk of puncture and can be used with slightly lower pressure for increased comfort.
- Front: 20 radial spokes
- Rear: 12 spokes at 2-cross on drive side, 12 radial spokes on non drive side
- High Tg resins and basalt braking surfaces are important to withstand the heat from braking (see weight limitations in our warrantee section)
- Modern carbon wheels and frames should be best used with 25 to 28mm tires or tubulars