{"title":"Bike Wheels On Sale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"collection-header\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheel is the highest-leverage upgrade on any bike — and the RA Cycles wheel sale is where that upgrade becomes a more realistic decision. \u003cstrong\u003eBike wheels on sale\u003c\/strong\u003e here spans the full spectrum of premium brands: Zipp, ENVE, Reynolds, HED, Mavic, Lightweight, Campagnolo, Princeton CarbonWorks, DT Swiss, Shimano, and more — covering road, gravel, and mountain disciplines in clincher, tubeless, and tubular configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith nearly 500 wheelsets to explore, the range runs from deep-section carbon aero wheels built for flat speed, to mid-depth all-rounders that climb without penalty, to mountain-specific options built for enduro and trail. Whether you’re upgrading to your first carbon wheelset, adding a dedicated race set, or completing a build that deserves better wheels, the brands and specs to do it are here — at prices that make it easier to commit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"3t-discus-c35-team-clincher-wheelset","title":"3T Discus C35 Team Clincher Wheelset","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe  middle child often has issues. Here, the 3T Discus C35 Team Wheelset’s only  issue is that it’s so secure taking from its siblings, it might be too  confident. It shares the hub design of the C35 Pro and a carbon-fiber rim  similar to that on the C35 LTD, giving you a light disc-brake wheel (1425g for  the set) with good aerodynamics and the right price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim  is carbon-fiber, designed for clincher tires, 24.5mm wide, 32mm deep, and  offset to the left. The design is asymmetric to better balance the spoke tension  on dished wheels. You know that rear wheels are dished, but once you go to disc  brakes, front wheels need to be dished, too. Further, the front spokes need to  be crossed due to the twisting forces at the hub from the brake. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spoke  bed is also improved by what 3T calls double-angle drilling, which means that  the holes are set both for the radial and tangent angles, creating a straighter  line from the hub flanges to the rim. The alloy nipples are set internally for  greater rim strength and they rest on washers that add strength to the rim and  make it easy to tension if you ever knock the rim out of true.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoing  back to the rim, it is wide for aerodynamics. With 700c by 23-25mm tires, and  you won’t want to narrower, the tire, when mounted to the rim will result in  the leading and trailing edges being nearly identical. This is an aero benefit  both for no-wind and crosswind situations. The greater air volume reduces  rolling resistance and increases comfort for a given pressure and means you can  even lower pressure and see both rolling resistance and comfort improve. Wider  tires, also fit, and you can probably go as wide as your bike allows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe  double-butted aero spokes, 24 front and rear, crossed-two, lead to flanges  designed for straight-pull spokes. Below the spokes is a convertible axle  system. There are pinch bolts on the end caps. These can be loosened and the  caps removed so you can chose between a quick-release axle and a thru-axle. This  is for both front and rear hubs, with the front width the standard 100mm,  swapping to either a 12 or 15mm thru-axle, and the rear width 135mm, allowing  you to choose between a standard quick release or a 135x12mm or 142x12mm thru  axle. All necessary end caps, axles, and quick releases are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe disc  rotor, and you’ll need one for each hub, mounts to the hub via Centerlock-style  splines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe  standard cassette body is a Shimano\/SRAM-compatible 10\/11-speed spline. A  9\/10\/11-speed Campagnolo-compatible cassette body is available as an  aftermarket option. The set also comes with rim strips. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3T  Discus C35 Team Wheelset gives you the advantage of carbon-fiber rims with a  smart axle design so your disc-brake-equipped bike is ready for anything.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"3T","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ Shimano \/ SRAM","offer_id":43505419157548,"sku":"412BLBG41W","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/3t-discus-c35-team-clincher-wheelset-6173324.jpg?v=1771302667"},{"product_id":"campagnolo-bora-wto-45-disc-2-way-fit-wheelset","title":"Campagnolo Bora WTO 45 Disc 2-Way Fit Wheelset","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Campagnolo Bora WTO 45 Disc 2-Way Fit Wheelset\u003c\/strong\u003e is the current expression of a lineage that began in 1994, when Campagnolo introduced the original Bora as one of the first production carbon road wheels available to competitive cyclists. Three decades of development, professional peloton use, and Tour de France victories later, the WTO generation represents the most technically complete Bora Campagnolo has built. The WTO name reflects a development process that extended well beyond standard wind tunnel evaluation — Campagnolo built this wheel around the premise that aerodynamic performance needs to translate to real roads, not just controlled laboratory airflow. At 45mm, the depth sits at the most useful point in the range for most road riders: deep enough to deliver real aerodynamic return on sustained efforts and descents, shallow enough to stay predictable in crosswinds and on climbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eCampagnolo's WTO development tested rim profiles at multiple yaw angles, targeting specifically the 12-degree and 19-degree conditions where real-world crosswinds create most of a wheel's aerodynamic work. Many rim designs are optimized at zero yaw — the condition that produces the cleanest drag figures — but that doesn't reflect how wheels actually perform when wind arrives from the side, which it nearly always does on open roads. The Bora WTO's rim profile performs consistently across the range of angles riders encounter on race courses and everyday training roads. The 45mm depth captures meaningful aerodynamic benefit on the flats without generating the steering torque that makes deeper rims demanding in gusts — a depth chosen because it earns its aero return in conditions that actually exist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe rim uses Campagnolo's H.U.L.C. carbon construction, which optimizes the fiber-to-resin ratio in the rim walls for maximum stiffness at controlled weight. The surface applies Campagnolo's C-LUX treatment, which eliminates the lacquer coating found on most carbon rims — saving perimeter weight and creating better mechanical contact for tubeless bead seating. Tubeless setup is further simplified by the sealed internal construction: no spoke nipple holes on the rim bed means no rim tape is needed before mounting a tubeless tire. The internal width is 23mm (C23 in Campagnolo's designation), supporting tires from 25mm through 35mm, which keeps the wheel relevant for riders running 28mm or 30mm setups for improved road feel and grip. The 2-Way Fit hooked bead design supports both tubeless and standard clincher configurations — inner tubes remain an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe G3 spoke geometry addresses a structural problem inherent in rear wheel design. A rear hub is offset from center to accommodate the cassette, which means conventional even-distribution lacing produces higher tension on the non-drive side and lower on the drive side — an imbalance that reduces lateral stiffness and accelerates spoke fatigue. Campagnolo's G3 system groups spokes in clusters of three, using a 2:1 drive-to-non-drive ratio that distributes tension more evenly across both flanges. Front and rear each run 24 aero-elliptical straight-pull steel spokes, hand-built to specification by Campagnolo specialists with electronic tension verification across every spoke before the wheel ships. The hubs are machined from solid aluminum billet and carry Campagnolo's USB — Ultra Smooth Bearings — a ceramic cup-and-cone system that runs lower friction than standard steel bearings, adjusts to precise tolerances, and is designed for service life that spans multiple seasons of hard riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eHub spacing is 12x100mm front and 12x142mm rear with Center Lock disc brake mounts. Three freehub options are available: Campagnolo N3W for current 12-speed and 13-speed Campagnolo groupsets (with an adapter ring that also supports 11-speed cassettes), Shimano HG11 for Shimano and SRAM 11-speed road setups, and SRAM XDR for SRAM's 12-speed AXS groupsets. The wheelset ships with tubeless valves, valve reducer bushings, composite tire levers, AFS disc rotor interface rings, and individual transport bags — everything needed to set up tubeless immediately without additional purchases. The Bora WTO 45 sits between the Scirocco and the Bora Ultra in Campagnolo's disc-brake road lineup: for riders who want Campagnolo's engineering pedigree at a more accessible price point than the Ultra, it's where the substantial majority of the performance lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Campagnolo","offers":[{"title":"Dark Label \/ Campagnolo","offer_id":43508699594796,"sku":"WH20-BOWTODFR45DK","price":2100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark Label \/ Shimano \/ SRAM","offer_id":43508699627564,"sku":"WH20-BOWTODFR45XDK","price":2100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dark Label \/ XDR Driver","offer_id":43508699660332,"sku":"WH20-BOWTODFR45SDK","price":2100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/campagnolo-bora-wto-45-disc-2-way-fit-wheelset-8859361.jpg?v=1771302010"},{"product_id":"campagnolo-scirocco-disc-2-way-fit-wheelset","title":"Campagnolo Scirocco Disc 2-Way Fit Wheelset","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCampagnolo Scirocco Disc 2-Way Fit Wheelset\u003c\/strong\u003e occupies a specific and honest place in Campagnolo's lineup — an alloy disc road wheelset built with the same engineering discipline the brand applies across its entire range, without the carbon price tag. Campagnolo has been building wheels long enough to know that the fundamentals matter at every level: spoke tension, rim geometry, hub construction. The Scirocco inherits that knowledge and applies it where most riders actually live — on training rides, long sportives, and all-season kilometres where durability and consistent performance count for more than outright weight savings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisc brake compatibility isn't just a detail here — it shapes the entire design. A disc-specific rim handles braking forces differently than a rim-brake wheel, with lateral stress redistributed through the hub and spokes rather than absorbed by the rim sidewall. Campagnolo has built the Scirocco with that in mind from the ground up, rather than retrofitting an older profile. Paired with the 2-Way Fit construction, you get a wheelset that runs either a standard clincher tyre with a tube or a tubeless setup — the choice is yours at build time and convertible whenever your priorities shift. That kind of flexibility is genuinely useful for riders still dialling in their setup, or for anyone who wants the option of tubeless performance without being locked into it from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wheelset that rewards steady use. It isn't built for podium aspirations, and it doesn't pretend to be. What it offers instead is \u003cstrong\u003eCampagnolo quality at an accessible tier\u003c\/strong\u003e — reliable engagement, consistent tracking across varied surfaces, and the confidence that comes from riding a brand with decades of wheel-building credibility behind it. For riders covering real road, in real conditions, that quiet competence is often exactly what's needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"design_benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisc-Specific Rim Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rather than adapting a rim-brake profile, the Scirocco's alloy rim is designed around disc brake geometry from the outset. That means the rim walls aren't handling braking loads — they're free to be optimised for structural integrity, tyre retention, and ride quality instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2-Way Fit Tubeless Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2-Way Fit bead seat design supports both tubed clincher and tubeless tyre setups without modification. Riders who want to start with a tube and transition to \u003cstrong\u003etubeless rolling resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e later can do so on the same wheelset — no new rim tape compatibility to worry about, no compromises baked in at either end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThru-Axle Hub Platform:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thru-axle mounting improves the stiffness of the wheel-to-frame interface compared to quick-release, reducing lateral flex under hard efforts and in corners. On disc-equipped bikes, it also ensures consistent rotor alignment — a practical detail that matters more over a long season than it might seem at first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCampagnolo Hub Engineering:\u003c\/strong\u003e The hubs carry Campagnolo's accumulated knowledge of bearing preload, flange geometry, and engagement design. At this tier, that translates to smooth, reliable rotation and a drivetrain feel that holds up across high-mileage training rather than softening with use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain Flexibility Across Variants:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Scirocco is available in both Campagnolo-compatible and Shimano\/SRAM-compatible freehub versions, making it a straightforward fit regardless of what groupset your bike is running. No adapters, no workarounds — the wheel works with your drivetrain as specified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinal Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Scirocco Disc 2-Way Fit is aimed squarely at road cyclists who want a dependable alloy disc wheelset from a brand that takes wheel-building seriously — riders logging consistent training mileage, tackling long club rides, or building out a capable all-season setup without stepping into carbon. It's not a wheel that shouts, but it's one you can trust to be there every time you roll out, in every condition the road throws at it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Campagnolo","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ Campagnolo","offer_id":43508914847788,"sku":"WH19-SCCDFR222","price":589.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Shimano \/ SRAM","offer_id":43508914880556,"sku":"WH19-SCCDFRX222","price":589.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/campagnolo-scirocco-disc-2-way-fit-wheelset-7119060.jpg?v=1771301948"},{"product_id":"chris-king-grd23-r45d-700c-wheelset","title":"Chris King GRD23 R45D 700c Wheelset","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChris King GRD23 R45D 700c Wheelset\u003c\/strong\u003e marked Chris King's first move into building a complete wheel around its own rim rather than lacing its hubs to rims from ENVE, HED, or Reserve. Built for gravel and all-road riding, the GRD23 pairs Chris King's R45D hub with a rim made from FusionFiber — a thermoplastic composite rather than traditional thermoset carbon fiber, manufactured for Chris King by CSS Composites in Utah using recycled material to cut down on manufacturing waste. This particular listing is currently on sale at $1,599.99, down from a regular price of $2,450.00.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFusionFiber's main advantage over standard carbon is impact resistance. Thermoplastic resin flexes and absorbs impact rather than cracking the way a thermoset carbon layup can under a hard hit from a rock or a pothole edge, which matters more on gravel and rough all-road terrain than on smooth pavement. The GRD23 rim runs a 23mm internal width and 29mm external width at a shallow 24mm depth — a gravel-appropriate profile rather than an aero road shape — and Chris King rates it for tires from 28mm up to 50mm wide, covering everything from a fast gravel race tire to a loaded bikepacking tire. Claimed rim weight is 404 grams per rim, and the wheelset ships with a tape and valve set included, so tubeless setup doesn't require a separate trip for supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hub is Chris King's R45D, a Centerlock disc hub built around the brand's RingDrive engagement system. RingDrive uses 45 teeth, which Chris King builds specifically to minimize drag while still delivering engagement essentially as soon as a rider starts pedaling — useful on technical gravel climbs where a lot of momentary, low-cadence pedal strokes need to translate to forward motion immediately rather than a few degrees later. The bearings are heat-treated steel, machined to consistent size and shape for smooth, reliable rotation, and RA Cycles can upgrade this wheelset to ceramic bearings on request for a rider who wants to shave rolling resistance further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpokes are 24 Sapim CX-Ray bladed stainless spokes per wheel, laced in a 2-cross pattern with externally accessible aluminum nipples — a detail that makes truing and spoke tension adjustments easier for a shop or a rider doing their own maintenance, since the nipples don't need to be accessed through the rim bed. Chris King claims a wheelset weight of roughly 1,470 grams for the pair, though real-world weights on a scale tend to land a bit higher, closer to 1,500 grams — a small but honest gap between claimed and measured weight that's common across the wheel industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis build is available through RA Cycles with either an HG11 (Shimano\/SRAM 11-speed) or XDR freehub body, and in a wide range of Chris King's signature colorways — Black, Gold, Matte Black, Matte Turquoise, Midnight, Red, Silver, and Two Tone Black Gold. For a rider who wants a wheelset built specifically for gravel and rough all-road riding, rather than a road wheel stretched to cover gravel duty, the GRD23's combination of an impact-resistant rim material and Chris King's proven hub engineering makes a strong case — especially at the current sale price against its $2,450 regular price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chris King","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ HG11 (Shimano \/ SRAM 11s)","offer_id":43509976072236,"sku":"WB182901","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ XDR Driver","offer_id":43509976105004,"sku":"WB182904","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gold \/ HG11 (Shimano \/ SRAM 11s)","offer_id":43509976137772,"sku":"WY182901","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gold \/ XDR Driver","offer_id":43509976170540,"sku":"WY182904","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Matte Black \/ HG11 (Shimano \/ SRAM 11s)","offer_id":43509976203308,"sku":"WB282901","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Matte Black \/ XDR Driver","offer_id":43509976236076,"sku":"WB282904","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Matte Turquoise \/ HG11 (Shimano \/ SRAM 11s)","offer_id":43509976268844,"sku":"WT282901","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Matte Turquoise \/ XDR Driver","offer_id":43509976301612,"sku":"WT282904","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Midnight \/ HG11 (Shimano \/ SRAM 11s)","offer_id":43509976334380,"sku":"WZ282901","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Midnight \/ XDR Driver","offer_id":43509976367148,"sku":"WZ282904","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red \/ HG11 (Shimano \/ SRAM 11s)","offer_id":43509976399916,"sku":"WR182901","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red \/ XDR Driver","offer_id":43509976432684,"sku":"WR182904","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ HG11 (Shimano \/ SRAM 11s)","offer_id":43509976465452,"sku":"WS182901","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver \/ XDR Driver","offer_id":43509976498220,"sku":"WS182904","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Two Tone Black Gold \/ HG11 (Shimano \/ SRAM 11s)","offer_id":43509976530988,"sku":"WBY82901","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Two Tone Black Gold \/ XDR Driver","offer_id":43509976563756,"sku":"WBY82904","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/chris-king-grd23-r45d-700c-wheelset-5550420.jpg?v=1771301529"},{"product_id":"corima-cn-tubular-disc-wheel","title":"Corima CN Tubular Disc Wheel","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCorima CN Tubular Disc Wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rear wheel with a single, unambiguous purpose: eliminating aerodynamic drag at the source. Corima has been building carbon wheels since 1987, well before disc wheels became a category that every brand felt compelled to enter, and that history shows in the CN's construction. This is a wheel for riders who have already committed to the time trial or triathlon pursuit — who have made their peace with the tradeoffs a disc wheel demands and want the purest aerodynamic return on that decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA full disc wheel occupies a different performance tier than even the deepest-section spoked rim. No matter how refined the aerodynamic profile of a spoked wheel, gaps remain — between spokes, at crossing points, through the open structure between hub and rim. The CN removes all of that. Its \u003cstrong\u003emonocoque carbon fiber construction\u003c\/strong\u003e means the disc face is not a fairing or cover applied over a conventional wheel structure. The carbon itself is the wheel — a single formed piece that presents an unbroken surface to oncoming air. That structural integrity also contributes to stiffness and power transfer, so nothing is sacrificed in the pursuit of clean airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaired with a tubular tire, the CN builds on that aerodynamic foundation with a tire interface known for low rolling resistance and ride quality that doesn't blunt efficiency. Tubulars allow you to run optimal pressure for your weight and course conditions with precision — on a flat, fast time trial or triathlon course, that combination of a sealed disc profile and a dialed-in tubular setup is as focused as rear-wheel engineering gets. This is not a wheel you reach for on a whim. It's a wheel you build a race around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCorima CN Tubular Disc Wheel Specs at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"specs_at_a_glance\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corima\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full disc rear wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTire Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tubular\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monocoque carbon fiber\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheel Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shimano \/ SRAM 10-speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntended Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Time trial, triathlon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand Heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon wheel manufacturing since 1987\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"design_benefits\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUninterrupted Aerodynamic Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e A full disc surface eliminates every aerodynamic disruption that a spoked wheel introduces — no gaps, no spoke crossings, no structural voids between hub and rim. The result is the cleanest rear-wheel airflow profile available, which is why disc wheels remain the standard choice at elite time trial and triathlon competition worldwide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonocoque Carbon Structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e The CN is not built like a conventional wheel with a disc cover added for aesthetics or aero benefit. The monocoque carbon construction means the disc face is the structure — one formed piece that handles load, transfers power, and manages aerodynamic forces as a unified whole. That integrity translates directly to stiffness underfoot when you're pushing hard on the pedals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTubular Tire Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tubulars offer a performance profile that suits this wheel's intended environment well — lower rolling resistance when inflated to optimal pressure, a ride quality that remains supple without sacrificing efficiency, and the ability to fine-tune inflation with precision. On a flat, high-speed course, the combination of a disc wheel and a well-chosen tubular tire compounds aerodynamic gains with mechanical efficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorima's Manufacturing Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corima's involvement in carbon wheel production predates most of the brands currently operating in this segment. That institutional knowledge shapes how the CN is engineered — not just the aerodynamic form, but the carbon layup decisions, the structural tolerances, and the quality control that comes from decades of producing wheels at the highest levels of the sport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFinal Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Corima CN Tubular Disc Wheel is built for time trialists and triathletes who want the maximum aerodynamic return a rear wheel can deliver — riders racing on flat, fast courses where every second of drag reduction is measurable. If you're building a dedicated race setup around a specific event or course profile, the CN belongs in that conversation. It doesn't try to be versatile. 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Every pedal stroke, every watt, accounted for at the point of delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe G3 hub has accumulated a long track record among data-driven riders for good reason. Strain gauges inside the hub measure torque directly at the wheel — downstream of the drivetrain, after every mechanical variable has played out. That placement matters. There's no correction factor applied, no assumption made about drivetrain efficiency or pedalling symmetry. \u003cstrong\u003eThe power figure you read is the power that reached the road.\u003c\/strong\u003e For riders who train across multiple bikes or swap wheelsets between machines, this portability is genuinely useful — the meter lives in the hub, not in a crank arm or pedal tied to a specific frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 46mm carbon rim depth sits in a range that experienced road cyclists come back to repeatedly. Deep enough to generate real aerodynamic benefit on flat and rolling terrain — the kind that compounds across a long ride or a sustained effort — but not so deep that crosswinds become a management problem. Carbon construction keeps the overall weight honest, and the clincher format means you're working with standard tubes, widely available tyres, and roadside repairs that don't require specialist tools or knowledge. 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The AM30 is built as a genuine one-wheelset option for all-mountain riding, equally at home on a lunch-lap loop, a bike park day, or a longer backcountry ride, and the 29-inch version weighs in at 1,852 grams for the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRim Construction and Ride Tune\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Foundation AM30's rim is nearly identical to the rim on ENVE's higher-tier M-series mountain wheels, with one difference: a slightly simpler carbon layup that adds a small amount of weight in exchange for a meaningfully lower price. The layup still delivers what ENVE calls a compliant-yet-snappy ride tune, tuned to damp vibration and rough trail chatter over a long ride while still cornering and accelerating like a lighter wheel. Spoke holes are offset between the drive and non-drive sides, which balances spoke tension across the wheel and helps the rim hold onto its stiffness and spoke integrity even with that added compliance built in. It's the kind of rim shape that's meant to feel calm at speed on a rough descent without going dead or sluggish the moment the trail points back uphill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWide Hookless Bead and Tubeless Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the AM30 really sets itself apart is in how it handles impacts. ENVE builds the rim with a wide, hookless bead designed to dissipate impact energy instead of letting the rim edge cut into the tire on a hard hit, which is the usual way a rim causes a pinch flat. In practice, that means you can run the tire casing and pressure you actually want for the terrain, rather than running everything a few extra psi higher out of fear of a flat. The rim carries a 30mm internal width and a 39mm external width at a 20mm depth, wide enough to properly support 2.3 to 2.6-inch mountain tires without the sidewalls folding under hard cornering loads, and rated to a maximum tire pressure of 40 psi. 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A hardtail or short-travel full-suspension rider running aggressive trail tires will feel the benefit of that wide, supportive rim shape the most, especially at the lower pressures the hookless bead design allows. 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It's based on the design of ENVE's original Foundation AG wheels, with additional testing aimed at improving durability over that earlier version. At $1,400 on sale from a $1,750 regular price, it's a way into ENVE's carbon gravel wheel platform below the wider, deeper AG28.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim runs a 21mm depth with a 25mm internal width and 33.5mm external width, a shallow, wide profile meant to add vertical compliance so the wheel damps vibration from rocks and rough gravel rather than transmitting it straight to the rider. ENVE builds the rim hookless, which the company says reduces flats from hard impacts by 60 percent compared to a traditional hookless design. 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HED has been building wheels in Minnesota since Steve Hed founded the company in the 1980s, and the Eroica LT carries that engineering pedigree into a wheelset priced well under the brand's carbon lineup while still running proprietary rim and hub technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim is 6061 aluminum alloy, built disc-brake specific with a 25mm internal width and 30mm external width, and a 24.5mm depth that keeps the wheel light without sacrificing lateral stiffness. HED's Fat Lip reconstructed rim bead reinforces the area where tire meets rim, which lets the wheel run comfortably at lower tire pressures — useful on gravel, where lower pressure improves both comfort and cornering grip — without the bead deforming or the tire feeling unsupported. The rim is tubeless-ready out of the box, so setup with tubeless clincher tires doesn't require an aftermarket conversion kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpokes are 24 round steel, laced 2x\/2x front and rear rather than radially, which spreads tension across a pattern designed to resist push, pull, and side-to-side loading instead of concentrating stress in one direction. Round steel spokes also flex slightly under impact, which translates to a wheel that absorbs some of the harshness of washboard gravel and broken pavement rather than transmitting all of it straight to the rider. 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The 60mm front sits where crosswind sensitivity matters most — deep enough to slice through clean air efficiently, shallow enough that a gust doesn't pull at your bars mid-corner. The 90mm rear lives in the slipstream, sheltered from the worst of lateral wind pressure, where the aerodynamic return on a deeper rim is highest and the handling trade-offs are lowest. It's a pairing that experienced racers have landed on intuitively for years. HED has built it into a single disc-brake, tubeless-ready package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHED has been developing wheels in Minnesota since 1985, and their engineering tends to follow physics rather than fashion. The foundation of the Jet RC6\/9 Pro is HED's C2 rim shape, built around what the company calls \"Bag of Air\" aerodynamics — the idea that the tire and rim should function as one integrated airfoil, not two separate components working at cross-purposes. The wide-body rim bed, wider than most competitors at comparable depths, opens up the tire's sidewall profile so that 25mm to 28mm tires sit flush with the rim's outer edges rather than pinching inward at the bead. That integration is where the aerodynamic story actually lives: a smoother transition from tire to rim means less turbulence, and a consistent profile across a range of real-world tire widths means the system performs as designed whether you're rolling 25c on race day or 28c on a longer training block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe disc-specific construction isn't incidental. Disc braking changes where forces enter the wheel — braking loads travel through the hub and spokes rather than the rim braking surface, which demands a different approach to hub flange geometry, spoke lacing, and rim construction. The Jet RC6\/9 Pro is engineered from the ground up for these load paths, not adapted from a rim-brake design. Pair that with tubeless compatibility built into the rim bed from the start — with bead seats designed for airtight sealing under sustained pressure — and you have a wheelset that reflects how road cycling is actually ridden in 2024: disc brakes, wide tires, tubeless setup as standard rather than exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"design_benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed-Depth Pairing Balances Aerodynamics and Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Running a 60mm front and 90mm rear isn't a compromise — it's a deliberate calibration. The front wheel handles steering input and is most exposed to crosswinds, so the shallower 60mm depth keeps handling predictable in variable conditions. The rear, protected in the draft, gets the full aerodynamic benefit of a 90mm rim without the crosswind sensitivity penalty that comes with deep front wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eC2 Wide-Body Rim Shape Improves Aerodynamics Across Tire Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wide-body rim bed creates a smooth aerodynamic transition between rim and tire, which is where most wheelsets lose efficiency. By matching the rim's outer width to the inflated width of 25mm to 28mm tires, \u003cstrong\u003ethe C2 profile maintains a consistent airfoil shape\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than creating the \"lightbulb\" effect of a narrow rim under a wide tire. The result is a system that performs as intended with the tire sizes most riders are actually using.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisc-Specific Engineering Throughout the Build:\u003c\/strong\u003e The hub flanges, spoke geometry, and rim construction are all designed around disc braking's load distribution. When you brake hard into a corner, forces enter the wheel through the hub rather than the rim — a distinction that matters for long-term durability and immediate stiffness under load. This isn't a rim-brake wheelset with a disc rotor bolted on; the architecture reflects how disc bikes actually transfer energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTubeless-Ready Rim Bed Built for Reliability:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bead seats are machined and shaped to hold an airtight seal under race conditions, not just in controlled setup environments. Running tubeless on long days — where the ability to self-seal a small puncture without stopping is a genuine performance advantage — requires a rim that holds pressure consistently. The Jet RC6\/9 Pro is designed for that from the start, not retrofit to meet the spec.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinal Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HED Jet RC6\/9 Pro is built for the rider who wants a disc-brake tubeless wheelset engineered around how modern road racing and fast training actually work — wide tires, variable conditions, real-world aerodynamics rather than wind-tunnel theater. It suits the competitive road cyclist who races crits and gran fondos on the same wheels they train on, and who wants a front-rear pairing that makes a considered engineering argument rather than simply matching depths for symmetry. 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HED built the original Ardennes wheel around that go-anywhere demand more than 15 years ago, and the RA Pro has remained one of the brand's most popular products since — a wheelset built to hold up on pavement, cobbles, and gravel without asking a rider to choose one surface over another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim is aluminum, built with a 21mm internal width and 25mm external width, a profile HED designed to support everything from a 25mm road tire up to gravel tires well past 30mm wide on the same wheelset. That range is the point of the Ardennes line — rather than a wheel built for one narrow use case, this one is meant to move between a road ride, an all-road day, and a gravel outing without a tire or wheel swap in between. 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Built around the same go-anywhere philosophy that made the Ardennes name popular in the first place, this version trades some of the Pro tier's componentry for value without giving up the core ride quality and durability the Ardennes line is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim is aluminum, with a 25mm depth, 21mm internal width, and 25mm external width — dimensions HED optimizes around a 28mm tire as the sweet spot for this wheelset. That's a slightly narrower target than the Pro tier's broader road-to-gravel range, positioning the RA Performance as a dedicated road and light all-road wheelset rather than one stretched toward serious gravel duty. The wheelset is built for disc brakes and tubeless tires, and tubeless setup here brings the usual benefits — better cornering grip, added comfort from running lower pressure, and stronger puncture resistance than a tubed tire on the same rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHED equips the RA Performance with its own Performance Hubs, tuned for smooth engagement at a lower price point than the Sonic hubs used on the Pro tier. The wheels run on 12x100mm front and 12x142mm rear thru-axles, and HED offers the freehub in Shimano HG, SRAM XDR, or Campagnolo Ekar to match whatever drivetrain a rider already has. Bladed steel spokes handle the load on both wheels, a straightforward and easily serviceable spoke choice rather than a specialty design that's harder to source a replacement for if something breaks on the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete wheelset weighs 1,575 grams — 710 grams up front and 865 grams in the rear — which is a reasonable weight for a wheel built to prioritize durability and value over shaving every gram. That weight distribution reflects the same practical engineering found across the Ardennes line: put the structure where the wheel actually needs it, rather than chasing a lighter number that comes at the cost of long-term reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt in the USA at HED's Minnesota facility, the Ardennes RA Performance is the right call for a rider who wants genuine Ardennes durability and all-road versatility but doesn't need the Pro tier's wider tire range or upgraded hubs. 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HED calls the Ardennes line the original all-road wheel, and after more than 15 years on the market, it's earned that claim — this is an aluminum wheelset built to handle everything from a fast club ride to a full day on gravel, without asking you to switch wheels in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim is aluminum, 25mm deep, with a 21mm internal width and 25mm external width — proportions built around the wider tires most riders run today rather than the narrow clinchers aluminum wheels were originally designed for. It's tubeless compatible, and that internal width gives it real range: HED rates it for anything from a 25mm road tire up to gravel tires well past 40mm, which means one wheelset can reasonably cover a road bike and an all-road or gravel setup if you're swapping tires between builds. That kind of range is unusual for a wheel at this price point, and it's the reason the Ardennes has stayed relevant against newer, flashier wheelsets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHED builds the wheelset with Sapim spokes and its own GP Performance hubs, aimed at smooth engagement without the cost of a premium hub internals package — a sensible trade for a wheel meant to rack up miles rather than chase marginal gains. At 1,555 grams for the pair, it's not a featherweight climbing wheel, but it's competitive for an aluminum wheelset with this much tire and terrain range built in. HED has manufactured wheels in Roseville, Minnesota since 1984, and the Ardennes RA Pro is built there rather than overseas, which shows up in the fit and finish more than in the spec sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis version is built specifically for rim brake bikes, using traditional quick-release skewers — 100mm front, 130mm rear — rather than thru-axles, so it's a straightforward swap onto an existing rim-brake road or all-road frame without adapter hardware. The rear hub is available with either a Shimano HG or SRAM XDR freehub body, covering the two most common drivetrain standards without forcing a choice you can't change later if your groupset changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHED backs the Ardennes RA Pro with a 5-year warranty, which is a meaningful commitment for a wheel in this price range and speaks to how long HED expects it to hold up under regular use. 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HED builds these rims in the USA at their Roseville, Minnesota facility, the same shop that's built their wheels since 1984. Minimum recommended tire size is 32mm, which tells you this wheel is tuned specifically for gravel and adventure riding rather than being stretched to also cover narrower road tires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHub hardware is HED's own 5-pawl freehub design, running on 6902 stainless bearings, with Sapim Race J-bend spokes lacing the wheel together. The wheel uses a Centerlock disc brake interface and thru-axle spacing throughout — front options run 15x100mm or 12x100mm depending on your fork, and the rear freehub is available in Shimano HG, Shimano Microspline, SRAM XDR, or Campagnolo Ekar, so it can be built to match whatever drivetrain is already on your bike rather than forcing a swap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a tubeless-ready wheelset with the tape already applied at the factory, so setup is mostly a matter of seating tubeless tires and adding sealant rather than doing tape work yourself first. Weight comes in at 735 grams for the front wheel and 875 grams for the rear, a reasonable number for an alloy gravel wheel built to handle real off-road abuse rather than shaving every possible gram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Emporia GA Pro sits below HED's carbon gravel wheels — the Stillwater G50 and Lancaster G25 — as the aluminum option for riders who want HED's wide-rim approach without the carbon price tag. 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It's part of HED's Emporia line, hand-built in the U.S., and designed from the rim up for the demands of gravel and all-road riding rather than adapted from a road wheel platform — the kind of wheelset that's ready, in HED's words, to go fast on any gravel course and even some light singletrack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe alloy rim runs a 25mm internal width and 30mm external width at a 24mm depth, wide enough to properly support the low-pressure, wide-tire setups that gravel riding rewards. HED's Fat Lip Technology reinforces the rim bead specifically so you can run lower tire pressure without the tire threatening to unseat or burp air on hard cornering — a real practical benefit when you're chasing traction over loose or broken surfaces rather than rolling resistance on pavement. Tire clearance starts at a minimum of 32mm, so this wheelset is built around genuine gravel rubber from the start rather than treating wide tires as an afterthought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath the rim, HED keeps the build straightforward and durable: Sapim spokes laced to HED's own GP Performance hub, which uses a 4-pawl freehub and 6902 stainless steel bearings. It's not a hub chasing flashy engagement numbers, but it's a dependable design that keeps the price accessible without cutting corners on the bearings and freehub mechanism that actually determine how the wheel holds up over years of gravel miles. The wheelset is tubeless-compatible out of the box and built around a centerlock disc brake standard, with driver body options including Shimano XDR to match your drivetrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeight comes in reasonable for an alloy gravel wheelset — 760 grams up front and 910 grams in the rear for the 700c version, or 730 and 870 grams respectively if you're running the 650b option for a wider tire and shorter-frame setup. That's light enough to notice on climbs and accelerations without asking you to pay a carbon premium for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Emporia GA Performance makes sense for a gravel rider who's outgrown their stock wheels and wants a purpose-built upgrade — something that handles washboard, loose corners, and long mixed-terrain days better than a repurposed road wheel, without the cost of HED's carbon options. 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HED developed the rim shape by drawing on the narrow-profile aerodynamics of its Vanquish road wheels and pairing that with a wide gravel-specific rim, aiming for a wheel that holds speed on gravel rather than just surviving it. At $1,299.99 against a $1,950 regular price, it's a way into HED's higher-end carbon gravel platform, built at the company's Minnesota factory where HED has raced and built gravel wheels since 2008.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim is carbon and hookless, with a 26mm internal width and 31mm external width — wide enough to properly support the higher-volume tires gravel racing and adventure riding demand. HED built the GC3 Pro around a minimum tire size of 32mm, with RA Cycles listing compatibility up to 55mm, covering everything from fast gravel race tires to loaded bikepacking rubber on the same rim. 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In place of the usual web of spokes, the H3 gives you a solid, deep aero profile with smooth transitions between the roughly 54mm rim depth and the blades themselves, a design HED has refined for decades of non-drafting racing where every second against the clock matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat blade shaping is the point. HED built the H3 to hold its speed across headwind, crosswind, and tailwind conditions rather than excelling in one and losing ground in the others — a meaningful distinction on a TT or triathlon course where wind direction rarely cooperates for an entire effort. The rim measures a narrow 19mm at the brake track, which HED points to as narrow enough to clear the tightest frame designs without rubbing, a detail that matters more than it sounds like it would when you're set up in an aggressive aero position on race morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTubular construction is a deliberate choice here, not an afterthought. A glued tubular tire holds its bead more securely at speed and through fast cornering than a clincher setup can, and the format lets HED keep total wheel weight down without sacrificing the rim's structural integrity. The rear wheel comes in at 880 grams — genuinely light for a wheel with this much aero profile — and HED offers the H3 in either an alloy rim cap or a full carbon build, depending on how you want to balance weight, cost, and braking feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery H3 ships with a titanium skewer and ratchet ring, and the wheel is available in 700c or 650c depending on your frame and fit, with a dedicated track configuration also offered for velodrome use. HED rates the wheel for riders up to 250 pounds, which covers the vast majority of racers who'd be reaching for a wheel like this in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe H3 makes the most sense for a time trial specialist or triathlete already committed to tubular tires and looking for the fastest wheel option outside of a full disc — someone racing against the clock on a course with real wind exposure, not a rider looking for an all-around training wheel. If that's the kind of racing you're doing, the H3's aero profile and tri-spoke design have earned their place in the sport for a reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HED","offers":[{"title":"No Color \/ Shimano \/ SRAM 10s Rear Wheel","offer_id":43512640733228,"sku":"10024675","price":599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/hed-h3-tubular-rear-wheel-4153163.jpg?v=1771300352"},{"product_id":"hed-jet-rcd-black-rim-brake-disc-wheel","title":"HED Jet RCD Black Rim Brake Disc Wheel","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHED Jet RCD Black Rim Brake Disc Wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rear aero disc built specifically for rim brake time trial and triathlon bikes, aimed at riders who want race-day aerodynamics without the price of HED's full carbon flagship disc. It's part of HED's Jet Black hybrid lineup, which pairs a carbon disc body with an alloy braking surface, a combination built to deliver most of the aero and stiffness benefit of a full carbon disc at a more accessible price. As a rear disc wheel, it replaces the open spoke pattern of a standard wheel with a solid cover, and that single change removes the turbulence spinning spokes create at speed, cutting aerodynamic drag right where it matters on a flat time trial or triathlon course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHybrid Carbon and Alloy Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe disc's sides are built from lightweight, stiff carbon fiber, while the braking track itself is machined alloy rather than carbon, a deliberate hybrid choice that keeps weight and cost down without sacrificing stopping power. HED gives that braking surface a textured, matte finish specifically for better modulation and control under the lever, and the company says the surface can cut braking distance by roughly 25 percent in dry conditions and as much as 75 percent in the wet compared to a standard alloy or carbon brake track. For a discipline where late braking into a corner or a turnaround can cost real time, that's a meaningful difference to have in a rim brake wheel, and it's part of why HED still develops rim brake-specific options even as much of the market has moved to disc brakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAerodynamics and Ride Feel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the braking surface, the solid disc form also adds stiffness compared to a traditional spoked rear wheel, which translates into more direct power transfer when you put down watts and a more planted feel out of corners or during a hard, sustained effort. HED validates its aero disc shapes in the wind tunnel with tires mounted and inflated to race pressure, since a rim's aerodynamic behavior changes once a tire is actually seated on it, a testing approach the company has pushed as the standard the rest of the industry should be tested against. HED's Jet-series wheels have a documented track record at the highest level of the sport, including wins at Tour de France and World Championship time trials. Worth knowing before race day: a solid rear disc catches more crosswind than a spoked wheel, so most riders pair the Jet RCD Black with a shallower front wheel for better handling in gusty conditions rather than running a matching front disc. On a flat, fast course with manageable wind, that tradeoff is easy to accept for the speed gained; on a hillier or more technical course, a standard wheel may be the better choice regardless of the aero numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHub, Spokes, and Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheel rolls on HED's 545 Straight Pull hub, laced with bladed steel spokes, and is compatible with Shimano and Campagnolo 9, 10, and 11-speed drivetrains as well as SRAM 1x11 and SRAM XDR 12-speed setups, with freehub options including HG11, Campagnolo N3W, and an XDR driver. The rim itself is a 700c clincher, 25mm wide externally and 21mm internally, built at full aero disc depth rather than a conventional rim profile. The complete wheel weighs 1,255 grams and ships with a titanium skewer, rim tape, and valve hole covers, and despite the aero shaping, full service only requires two 5mm allen keys, so a shop or a mechanically inclined rider can maintain it without specialty tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jet RCD Black is sold as a single rear wheel, meant to pair with a front wheel from HED's road and triathlon lineup rather than ship as a complete set, which is standard practice for a dedicated race-day disc. HED hand-builds its wheels at its Roseville, Minnesota facility, a company that's been building wheels in the US since 1984, and backs the Jet RCD Black with a 5-year warranty. It's a wheel built for triathletes and time trial racers on a rim brake bike who want a genuine aero advantage on flat and rolling courses without stepping up to HED's full carbon Vanquish Pro disc, and it's the kind of wheel most riders save specifically for race day rather than everyday training miles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HED","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ Campagnolo N3W","offer_id":43512708104236,"sku":"JD-4314126","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ HG11 (Shimano \/ SRAM 11s)","offer_id":43512708137004,"sku":"JD-4314121","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ XDR Driver","offer_id":43512708169772,"sku":"JD-4314123","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/HED-JET-RCD-BLACK-REAR-WHEEL.jpg?v=1773349668"},{"product_id":"hed-vanquish-rc4-performance-disc-brake-wheelset","title":"HED Vanquish RC4 Performance Disc Brake Wheelset","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHED Vanquish RC4 Performance Disc Brake Wheelset\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for riders who have stopped treating their wheels as an afterthought. HED has been engineering aerodynamic wheels since the late 1980s — longer than most brands in this space have existed — and that accumulated knowledge shows in how the Vanquish RC4 is proportioned. This is a carbon disc wheelset designed with a clear purpose: deliver genuine aerodynamic performance in the conditions where you actually ride, not just the ones that look good in a wind tunnel chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RC4 rim profile hits a depth that most experienced riders eventually settle on — deep enough to produce real drag savings on open roads and sustained efforts, shallow enough that a crosswind gust doesn't have you wrestling the front end through a descent. It's a depth that works on flat training loops, rolling road races, and criterium courses in equal measure. Disc brakes allow HED to optimize the rim shape entirely around aerodynamics, with no braking track to constrain the profile. The result is a cleaner, more purposeful cross-section that moves through air the way it was intended to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubeless compatibility is native to the Vanquish RC4 — designed in from the start rather than added as an afterthought. Running tubeless on a wheel built for it means a proper bead seat, reliable setup, and the freedom to drop tire pressure for better road feel and reduced rolling resistance without the pinch flat risk that comes with a tube. Disc brakes and tubeless together represent where performance road riding has landed, and this wheelset delivers both without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"design_benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAerodynamic Rim Profile With Real-World Balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The RC4 depth is chosen to generate meaningful drag reduction across a range of road speeds and conditions. 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Lower pressures mean more compliance over chip seal and rough pavement, reduced rolling resistance, and the confidence of knowing a pinch flat simply isn't a failure mode on your ride.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDriver Flexibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Vanquish RC4 is available with either an HG11 driver for Shimano and SRAM 11-speed drivetrains, or an XDR driver for SRAM's 12-speed AXS groups. You get a wheelset matched to your drivetrain without adapters or workarounds — the kind of detail that matters when you're building or upgrading a complete system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinal Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HED Vanquish RC4 Performance Disc Brake Wheelset is aimed squarely at the rider who trains consistently, races opportunistically, and wants carbon aero wheels that perform across varied conditions rather than thriving only in ideal ones. 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It's a deliberate choice — made by riders who have stripped away every variable they can control and arrived, finally, at the wheel. Lightweight has been building full-carbon wheels in Germany for decades, and their reputation in time trial and triathlon circles is built on something more durable than marketing: consistent, obsessive execution at the highest level of the sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA disc wheel's aerodynamic argument is well understood. No spokes means no turbulence, no flex points, no air disturbance on the trailing side of the wheel. What separates a Lightweight disc from a commodity alternative is what happens once you're on the road — the quality of stiffness, the way power transfers without conversation, the particular silence that comes from a wheel that isn't working against you. The Autobahn Disc is built on full-carbon construction, designed to deliver the kind of lateral rigidity that makes a rear end feel planted rather than compliant. 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The 650b format is a deliberate choice — a wheel diameter that sits between a standard road 700c and a mountain bike 29er, giving you quicker handling than a larger wheel while rolling over rough surfaces with more composure than a compact 650c setup. On broken country roads, hardpack gravel, or mixed-surface routes where the asphalt runs out mid-ride, that geometry difference is something you feel in real time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMavic has been building wheels since 1889, and their approach to the allroad category reflects that institutional knowledge. This isn't a road wheelset with a gravel sticker applied. The carbon rim construction keeps rotational weight low — which matters more on undulating, punchy terrain than it does on a flat road circuit — while the tubeless-ready interface is designed to handle the varied demands of mixed-surface riding. 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The Allroad Pro Carbon Road+ is engineered for riders who put in real miles across real conditions — the kind of terrain where reliability and versatility carry more weight than marginal aerodynamic gains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"design_benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon Rim Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon rims reduce rotational mass compared to alloy equivalents, and on terrain that constantly demands acceleration and deceleration — punchy climbs, technical descents, rolling gravel — that difference accumulates across a long ride. \u003cstrong\u003eLower rotational weight means less effort to maintain momentum\u003c\/strong\u003e when the road surface is working against you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e650b Wheel Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 650b format is purpose-built for mixed-surface riding. 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The full carbon rims use a 45mm aero profile, deep enough to deliver a real aerodynamic advantage on flat time trials, triathlon courses, and fast road races, without tipping into the handling quirks of a full-depth disc or 60mm-plus wheel. This particular build comes set up for Campagnolo drivetrains, and at $999.99 against a $2,500 regular price, it's a considerable discount on a wheelset that carried a retail price closer to $3,000 when new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth rims are mated to carbon hubs rather than the more common aluminum hub shells found on wheels in this category, keeping weight down at the center of the wheel where rotational mass matters most. The front wheel uses an 18-spoke radial lacing pattern and weighs 560 grams as a tubular build, while the rear uses a 24-spoke pattern, radial on the non-drive side and two-cross on the drive side to handle drivetrain load, and comes in at 788 grams. 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Tire choices have evolved. A rim optimized for a single wind angle or a single discipline leaves performance on the table everywhere else. Princeton CarbonWorks designed the Wake profile to address exactly that — a variable-depth rim that undulates between 60 and 65mm in a waved geometry intended to reduce drag across a wider range of real-world wind angles, not just the ones that look good in a wind tunnel chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Strada variant takes that aero foundation and pairs it with an internal rim width of 20.5mm, built to accommodate 25mm tires and wider. That width isn't incidental — it reflects how road cycling has actually changed. Wider tires at appropriate pressures lower rolling resistance and smooth out road buzz without surrendering the aerodynamic advantage of a deep-section rim. The Wake 6560 Strada comes in at just over 1,500 grams for the set, which means it holds its own on climbs and punchy terrain, not just time trial courses and flat crits. 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Most carbon road wheels force a negotiation. Go deep for aero and you carry weight into every climb. Go shallow and light and you hemorrhage speed the moment the road flattens out. Princeton CarbonWorks built the Peak 4550 to hold both ends of that bargain, producing a disc brake wheelset that comes in at 1,348 grams while still generating the aerodynamic return you'd associate with a dedicated race wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe asymmetric rim depth profile is where that philosophy becomes concrete. A 45mm front and 50mm rear isn't an arbitrary split — it's a calculated response to how crosswind sensitivity and aerodynamic drag behave differently at each end of the bike. The shallower front keeps handling composed when the gusts roll in; the deeper rear maximizes aero efficiency where it matters most and affects steering least. Pair that with the carbon layup Princeton specifies for stiffness, and what you feel through the pedals is direct, immediate power transfer — the kind that makes the difference when you're accelerating out of a corner or hammering over a short, sharp rise rather than a managed climb in still air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tactic hub specification ties the build together. Princeton's in-house Tactic hubs are engineered alongside the rim rather than bolted on as an afterthought, and they're available in XDR and Campagnolo driver configurations to cover the major modern disc brake drivetrain platforms. The wheelset also ships tubeless-ready, which opens up the option to run lower pressures for better compliance and road feel — a genuine advantage on the rough, variable surfaces you encounter across a long mountain stage, a punishing sportive, or a race that mixes terrain rather than keeping things clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"design_benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsymmetric Depth Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 45mm front and 50mm rear rim depth combination is a deliberate aerodynamic and handling decision, not a rounding compromise. 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Princeton positions the Mach 7580 as capable of matching the aerodynamic efficiency of notably deeper wheels while keeping the handling and low weight of a shallower rim, and the variable-depth shape — ranging from 75mm to 80mm around the rim profile — is the mechanism behind that claim. It's an aero front wheel built for riders who want the speed benefit of a deep-section wheel without the crosswind penalty that usually comes with one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim is carbon fiber from bead to bead, with a 22mm internal hooked width, a 29mm external width at the bead, and a 31mm maximum width. Those dimensions are built around modern wide tubeless tires rather than the narrower clinchers this class of aero wheel was originally designed around, and the tubeless-ready bed doesn't require rim tape, which simplifies setup and removes a common point of failure in tubeless installs. At 520 grams for the disc brake rim, it's light for a wheel this deep, and that combination of low weight and a variable-depth profile is a big part of why the Mach 7580 has a reputation for feeling quicker to accelerate than its depth would suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular build comes laced to a White Industries hub, a hand-assembled hub from a small U.S. machining shop that's been building bicycle components since 1978. White Industries has stayed intentionally small, and that focus on precision machining over mass production shows up in how the hub feels under load — smooth engagement and consistent rolling with minimal drag. With the White Industries hub built in, this front wheel comes in at 773 grams, which keeps the rim's weight advantage largely intact rather than giving it back to a heavier hub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinceton builds the Mach 7580 as a dual-purpose wheel, and it carries a track record of wins across UCI, Olympic, and Ironman-branded events, reflecting its use by both road racers and triathletes. That crossover works because the same variable-depth rim that helps in a flat time trial also holds a line in gusty crosswinds during a road race, so the wheel doesn't force a choice between the two disciplines. Disc brake compatibility means it's built for modern race and triathlon bikes rather than older rim brake setups, and Princeton backs the wheel with a tubeless valve, a skewer, and a wheel bag included at purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuyers should know this is a front wheel only — a matching rear wheel is a separate purchase if you're building a full wheelset — and it ships in black to pair cleanly with most build kits. 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At a claimed 1,348 grams for the pair, this is a disc brake wheelset that very nearly eliminates the weight penalty typically associated with hydraulic stopping. Princeton CarbonWorks didn't arrive at that figure by simply trimming rim depth. The 45mm front and 50mm rear asymmetric profile is a deliberate aerodynamic decision, one that balances crosswind stability with meaningful drag reduction across the kind of long, exposed climbs and rolling terrain where every watt matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat separates the Peak 4550 from a straightforward lightweight climbing wheel is how Princeton approaches the carbon layup. The rim construction is designed to deliver lateral stiffness well above what the weight would suggest — a characteristic that translates directly to responsiveness under hard accelerations out of switchbacks, punchy attacks in a group, and the sustained power output that defines a hard mountain stage. You're not trading weight against stiffness here. 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Most manufacturers accept a certain amount of steering deflection as the cost of aerodynamics. Princeton CarbonWorks didn't. Their answer is the Grit's undulating rim profile — a wave-like geometry that varies in depth around the circumference, reaching 45mm at its deepest and stepping down through shallower sections in a continuous, calculated pattern. The wheel doesn't fight the wind. It negotiates with it, producing a steering response that stays predictable when gusts arrive from the side rather than snapping toward them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat variable-depth profile does more than manage wind. It reflects a broader design philosophy built around asymmetric carbon layup — concentrating material at the bead and spoke bed where stress concentrates under load, and removing it where additional carbon would only add weight. The tubeless-ready construction eliminates spoke holes from the rim bed entirely, which Princeton CarbonWorks credits with measurable lateral stiffness gains alongside a cleaner setup. No tape required, no wrestling with a spoke hole that wants to leak. The result is a rim that climbs responsively, holds its line under sprint loads, and handles the lateral punishment of gravel descents or rough tarmac without transmitting every vibration directly to your hands. This is a wheel that was designed for varied terrain and ridden accordingly — equally at home on a fast road loop as on a mixed-surface adventure where the pavement eventually disappears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairing that carbon foundation with \u003cstrong\u003eWhite Industries hubs\u003c\/strong\u003e is what distinguishes this build. White Industries has been machining hubs in Petaluma, California for decades. 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By varying depth continuously around the circumference rather than holding a fixed profile, the rim presents different surface geometries to crosswinds at different points in the rotation — reducing the abrupt steering input that plagues conventional deep-section wheels in exposed conditions. For riders who use deep wheels on open roads or in variable weather, this translates directly to more confident, less fatiguing handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStiffness Without Excess Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asymmetric carbon layup means material is placed deliberately — thicker near the bead hooks and spoke bed where flex under braking and acceleration loads would otherwise occur, thinner where it would contribute nothing structural. The absence of spoke holes in the tubeless rim bed further reinforces lateral rigidity. The combination produces a wheelset that responds crisply to power and holds its shape under load, without carrying extra grams to get there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTubeless Setup That Actually Works:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rim bed without spoke penetrations simplifies tubeless installation considerably. There is no tape to apply and no holes to seal before mounting a tire. Princeton CarbonWorks designed the Grit to be tubeless-ready from the factory, meaning the rim profile and bead seat geometry are built to hold a tubeless tire securely. For riders who have dealt with tape failures or difficult tubeless setups on other wheels, the difference in the setup process is noticeable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Industries Hubs Built to Last:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Industries hubs are manufactured to tolerances that translate to smooth, consistent bearing feel over thousands of kilometers. The engagement is quiet and reliable, the axle interfaces are precise, and the hub bodies are designed to be serviced with standard tools when needed. These are not hubs that require replacement when they wear — they require maintenance, which is a meaningfully different proposition for a rider who plans to keep this wheelset for years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinal Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Princeton Grit 4540 Disc Brake Wheelset with White Industries Hubs is built for riders who want deep-section carbon performance without surrendering handling confidence on exposed roads or technical terrain. It suits the endurance road rider who encounters crosswinds, the all-road cyclist who moves between surfaces, and anyone who values a hub that will still be running cleanly long after the original build date. 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Tri-spoke wheels sit in a useful middle ground: they're stiffer and faster than a standard spoked wheel, but the open sections between the three blades let wind pass through in a way a solid disc can't, which makes the front end easier to control on exposed, gusty courses. Choosing the clincher version over a tubular also matters on race day, since a clincher lets you fix a flat with a spare tube rather than needing a fresh glued tire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePRO builds this wheel the same way it builds its disc wheels: a 3K carbon 2x2 twill weave forms the exterior walls over a foam core interior, wrapped around a wide aluminum rim. That aluminum rim carries a machined brake track, which matters because this is a rim-brake wheel, not a disc-brake one, and a machined track is what gives you consistent, reliable braking in wet or variable weather rather than the fade you can get from an all-carbon braking surface. The rim is wide enough that PRO recommends a minimum 24mm tire, keeping the tire-to-rim transition smooth at speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the center of the wheel is a Shimano Ultegra 6800 hub, giving it smooth, dependable bearing performance without stepping up to a Dura-Ace-level price. The rim itself is 65mm deep, deep enough to deliver a real aerodynamic benefit on flat and rolling time trial or triathlon courses, though it's not the wheel you'd choose for a hilly event where lighter, shallower wheels climb better. Total weight comes in at 1,040 grams for the front wheel. Because the rim is so deep, you'll need an 80mm valve, either built into your tube or added with a valve extender, to reach the valve hole through the full rim depth. The wide rim surface also has enough flat area to mount a speedometer magnet with dual-sided tape if your setup calls for one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePRO originally brought this tri-spoke design to market as a tubular wheel before releasing it as a clincher, so the aerodynamic shape and stiffness carry over from a wheel that had already been raced and refined. As the in-house component brand under Shimano, PRO builds this wheel to pair naturally with a Shimano-equipped time trial or triathlon bike, though the Ultegra hub works with any compatible cassette body regardless of what groupset drives the rest of the bike. It ships with a PRO wheelbag and an Ultegra skewer included, so it's ready to travel to a race and go straight onto the bike. For a rider who wants a purpose-built front tri-spoke for flat-to-rolling timed events, without committing to the maintenance demands of a tubular tire, this is a direct, well-supported option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PRO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43705702842412,"sku":"PRWH0040","price":999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/pro-3-spoke-clincher-front-wheel-7237424.jpg?v=1771299139"},{"product_id":"pro-clincher-disc-wheel","title":"PRO Clincher Disc Wheel","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePRO Clincher Disc Wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e solves a problem that only shows up when things go wrong mid-race: a flat tire on a tubular wheel means glue, patience, and time you don't have in a triathlon. Because this is a clincher, a flat is a tube swap, not a project. That single detail is the reason PRO built a disc wheel around clincher compatibility instead of the tubular construction more common in this category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe disc itself is a sandwich construction — carbon-fiber twill on both faces with a Rohacel structural foam core in between. The foam gives the wheel some give over rough pavement, while the carbon skins keep it rigid enough to drive power efficiently. PRO based this design on their Tubular Disc, which in turn traces back to their pro-level Textreme Disc, so the layup approach has already been proven at a higher price point before showing up here in clincher form. The rim itself is an aluminum alloy hoop with a machined braking surface, which matters for all-weather stopping power — carbon braking surfaces can fade in the wet, and an alloy track doesn't have that problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the hub is a Shimano Ultegra 6800 cassette body and rear hub, which puts this wheel on common ground with most drivetrains on the road: it's compatible with Shimano and SRAM 10\/11-speed cassettes, so swapping it onto race day doesn't mean hunting for a specific freehub. The complete wheel weighs 1,590g. It's not the lightest disc on the market, but weight isn't really the point of a rear disc — aerodynamics on a flat or rolling time trial course is, and the enclosed disc shape is what's doing the work there, not the wheel's mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few things to know before mounting it: the rim is wide enough that PRO recommends a minimum tire width of 24mm — narrower tires won't sit right on the profile. You'll also need a disc-specific adapter to inflate it with a floor pump, since a standard head won't reach through the enclosed disc; a pipe-style adapter works. The wheel ships with a wheelbag and a valve extender sized for 48-60mm valve stems, which covers most aero tubes. \u003c!-- VERIFY: RA Cycles page has conflicting notes — one section says the rider must supply their own quick release and valve hole cover, another says the wheel includes an Ultegra skewer. Confirm which is accurate before publishing. --\u003e If you're running a speedometer, dual-sided tape is enough to mount a magnet directly to the disc face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wheel for triathletes and time trial riders who want the aero benefit of a rear disc without committing to tubular tires and the maintenance that comes with them. 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PRO is Shimano's in-house component brand, building wheels, bars, posts, and saddles alongside Shimano's drivetrains, and this wheel carries that pro-team pedigree directly: it debuted at the opening team time trial of the Vuelta a España, built through what PRO calls a \"Co Creation\" process with the riders who'd actually race on it. A three-spoke front wheel occupies a specific niche in the wheel world. It holds a line in a straight headwind, stays composed in a crosswind, and does both while staying laterally stiff under hard efforts out of the saddle, which is why the format has stayed popular in time trial and triathlon racing even as full disc wheels have taken over on the rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheel is built primarily from TeXtreme carbon fiber cloth, a material that uses spread-tow fabric in place of the woven yarns found in more conventional carbon layups. PRO chose it because spread-tow construction is engineered to deliver a stiffer, lighter structure than standard weave, and it leaves behind a distinctive checkerboard pattern on the rim and spokes rather than the uniform matte or gloss finish most carbon wheels share. It's a look that doubles as a material signature: you can tell at a glance this wheel is built differently from a standard three-spoke design. PRO paired the look intentionally with its TeXtreme rear disc wheel, so a rider running both gets a matched aero front-and-rear setup rather than two wheels that merely happen to be black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the center of the wheel sits a Shimano Dura-Ace 9000 front hub, a hub PRO leaned on for its smooth roll and long-term durability rather than reinventing the hub internals to match the aero rim. The three spokes themselves are directional, marked as such on the wheel so they get installed the correct way, and shaped to keep airflow attached across a range of yaw angles rather than just straight into the wind. The rim runs a 65mm depth, a mid-depth profile rather than an ultra-deep TT-only shape, at 24mm of width, and the complete wheel weighs 765 grams. That combination sits in a middle ground between all-out aero depth and a weight a rider can still turn over on rolling terrain, rather than a wheel that's only fast in a dead-flat time trial and dead weight anywhere else. It's a rim brake wheel, with the carbon rim itself doing double duty as the braking surface rather than routing to a disc rotor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning this wheel day to day comes with a few practical notes worth knowing before buying. The braking surface is carbon, so it needs carbon-specific brake pads rather than standard pads made for aluminum rims, and they'll stop differently than an alloy rim does, especially in the wet. Because it's a tubular, tires need to be glued or taped on rather than simply inflated, and PRO recommends nothing narrower than a 24mm tire to keep a clean transition between tire and rim. The valve is also recessed enough that a valve extender of at least 65mm is required to reach a floor pump or CO2 head. On the plus side, the wheel ships with its own quick release skewer and a wheel bag, and if a rider wants a speedometer magnet, a sticker-style magnet is the practical choice since the directional spoke design doesn't leave an obvious spot for a traditional spoke-mounted magnet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wheel built for a specific kind of riding: time trials, the bike leg of a triathlon, and flat-to-rolling road races where holding an aero position and minimizing drag matters more than climbing weight. It's not the wheel to reach for on a mountainous group ride or a gravel day, but on a flat 40k time trial course or a triathlon bike leg, that's exactly the terrain this shape was developed to handle. It's sold here as a single front wheel rather than a set, in black, and it's marked as final sale. 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This is a single rear wheel designed for tubular tires and rim brakes, built around a Shimano Dura-Ace FH-9000 rear hub and shaped into a mixed flat\/lenticular profile that maximizes aerodynamic efficiency while maintaining rear derailleur clearance. At 1,050g, it sits at a competitive weight for a carbon disc wheel used in professional triathlon and time trial competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe rim is constructed from Textreme, a spread-tow carbon fiber material developed by Oxeon. Where conventional carbon fiber uses woven or braided cloth, spread-tow construction spreads ultra-thin carbon fiber tapes into wide, flat plies before layup. The result is a higher fiber-to-resin ratio, reduced fiber crimp, and a stiffer structure per gram — because straight fibers carry load more efficiently than fibers that change direction through a weave pattern. 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At 1,390 grams for the pair, it sits in the range where dedicated climbing wheels tend to live — light enough to feel eager on a sustained grade, stout enough not to flex under a hard out-of-the-saddle effort. It's tubeless-ready throughout, so riders looking to drop tubes and run lower pressures don't have to compromise on weight to do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 29mm rim depth is shallow by current aero standards, and that's the point — Reynolds keeps the profile low to shed rotating weight rather than chase aero savings the wheel doesn't need for its intended job. A 27mm external width paired with a 19mm internal channel gives modern tires a wider base to sit on, which rounds out tire profiles and adds a bit of stability when you're out of the saddle grinding up a switchback. Bladed spokes bring a modest aero benefit into the package too, so the AR29x isn't a strictly one-dimensional climbing wheel — it holds speed reasonably well on rolling terrain and in flatter sections of a ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat 19mm internal channel also makes tubeless setup easier to live with day to day. The added air volume over a narrower rim lets you run wider tires at lower pressure without giving up rolling speed, which shows up as a smoother ride on rough pavement and more predictable traction when the road surface gets inconsistent. For riders who've been putting off the switch away from tubes, this wheelset removes most of the excuses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReynolds builds the AR29x around CNC-machined hubs with 10-degree engagement, quick enough to matter on technical climbs where you're constantly modulating power through switchbacks. 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Their new basic asymmetric hookless rim  design has been nipped and tucked, “tuned” to maximize both traits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach  wheel in Reynolds’ lineup is different from the other, even though they rely on  the same hubs, spokes, nipples, and rim material. They tune not only with spoke  count, but with rim shape and carbon-fiber layup. With those main elements,  they can design a rim that is just right for the task at hand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Trail  rim is offset to the left to better balance out spoke tension, as both front  and rear wheels are dished. This rim is hookless, 28mm deep, 30mm wide on the  outside of the tire bed, and 25mm inside. Wheel weight is 1525g for the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim  layup is called MR5 (Mountain Rim 5) Technology. It refers to how they assign  particular materials to five different sections of the rim. Those are the rim  bead, the side wall, the tire channel, the nipple bead, and the spoke face. 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It pairs a 40mm-deep carbon rim with a 23mm internal and 32mm external width, a profile wide enough to properly support today's tubeless gravel tires without ballooning them into an odd shape or making a road tire feel unstable at speed. The tubeless-ready design cuts down on pinch flats and lets riders drop pressure for comfort and traction on loose or broken surfaces, which matters more on a wheelset meant to cross between road and gravel than on one built for a single discipline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReynolds built the rim to balance stiffness with enough vertical give to take the edge off washboard and chip-seal, rather than chasing outright lateral rigidity the way a pure road race wheel would. That tradeoff is the whole point of an all-road wheelset: a rim that's too stiff transmits every bit of trail chatter into the rider's hands, while one that's too soft costs power under hard pedaling. The 40mm depth splits the difference — enough to help hold speed on rolling terrain and into a headwind, shallow enough that it doesn't get pushed around by crosswinds on an exposed gravel road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHub and drivetrain compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheelset spins on Reynolds' Allroads Disc hubs, a CNC-machined design offering 36 points of engagement — enough to get power down quickly when standing up on a loose climb without the buzzing feel of an ultra-high-engagement race hub. Freehub bodies are available for Shimano\/SRAM 9-11 speed, Campagnolo, and SRAM XD-R drivetrains, so the wheelset isn't locked to one groupset ecosystem. Braking runs through a center-lock disc interface, and the hubs ship set up for 12x100mm front and 12x142mm rear thru-axle spacing, the standard found on the great majority of modern gravel and all-road disc bikes. 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The Expert build is the more accessible way into Black Label, using a SUNringlé hub instead of the Industry Nine hub found on Reynolds' Pro-level build, while keeping the same asymmetric MR5 carbon rim. At $1,399.99, it's a meaningful step up from a base trail wheelset without reaching Black Label Pro pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim is Reynolds' asymmetric, hookless MR5 carbon layup, built 19mm deep with a 32mm internal width, wider than Reynolds' TR-series rims and tuned for the wider, higher-volume tires common on modern 29-inch trail bikes. The asymmetric offset evens out spoke tension between the drive and non-drive sides, adding strength without adding material. Being hookless and tubeless-ready, the rim ships with 30mm tubeless rim tape pre-installed and 45mm valve stems included, ready to mount tubeless tires without extra setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpokes are Sapim CX-Ray, a bladed, aero-profile spoke rather than the round CX Sprint used on Reynolds' TR wheels, laced 28 per wheel in a 3-cross pattern with external alloy nipples. That spoke choice trades a small amount of weight and adds some aero benefit while retaining the vertical compliance riders want on rough trail terrain. The hub is a Reynolds\/SUNringlé Super Bubba X unit with 6 pawls and 4 degrees of engagement, quick enough to matter when picking through technical, punchy sections without needing Industry Nine's near-instant pickup. Freehub bodies are available for SRAM XD and Shimano Microspline, and the wheel uses a Centerlock disc mount with 148mm Boost rear spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComplete, the wheelset weighs 1,605 grams, notably lighter than Reynolds' TR-series carbon wheels and light enough to be felt in wheel responsiveness on punchy climbs and technical trail sections where quick direction changes matter. Reynolds builds the rim at its own facility and backs it with a lifetime warranty to the original owner. This is a wheelset for trail riders who've outgrown a stock alloy or entry-level carbon wheel and want a lighter, quicker-accelerating wheel without needing Reynolds' top Black Label Pro build to get there. 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Built around a 29-inch, Boost-spacing platform, it's a wheelset aimed at riders who want the cornering speed and power transfer of a carbon rim without paying for the top-tier finish work that pushes Reynolds' higher wheels well past this price point. At $999.99, it undercuts its own lineup's flagship trail wheels while keeping the rim geometry that makes them worth riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim itself is the core of the story. Reynolds built it low-profile and wide — 32mm internal, 38mm external, with a shallow 19mm depth — and shaped it asymmetrically so spoke tension balances more evenly side to side. That combination does real work on the trail: a wider channel lets tires sit with a rounder profile and more support at lower pressure, which improves cornering grip and adds a bit of give over square-edge hits without the rim feeling vague or overly soft. Riders coming off a narrower alloy rim will notice the difference most in how the tire holds a line through loose or off-camber corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese rims are hookless and come pre-taped for tubeless setup, so getting tires seated is more straightforward than it is on a traditional hooked bead. The hookless profile pairs naturally with the wider internal width — tubeless tires seat predictably, and running lower pressures for extra traction doesn't come with the same pinch and burp risk you'd get on a narrower, deeper-profile rim. For trail riders already running tubeless, this wheelset doesn't change that workflow; it just gives the tire more rim to work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReynolds pairs the rim with its own Reynolds\/Ringle SRX MTN hub, a 12-degree engagement, 3-pawl design that's tuned more for reliability and value than instant pickup, which fits where this wheelset sits in the lineup. Sapim Sprint spokes are laced 28 front and 28 rear in a 3-cross pattern for durability under repeated trail impacts, and the hubs use a Centerlock rotor interface. This particular build comes in 148mm Boost rear spacing, with freehub options for Microspline and XD drivetrains, so it drops into most current 29er trail and all-mountain frames without an adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReynolds builds its rims in-house at its own facility rather than outsourcing production, and backs them with a lifetime warranty to the original owner — a detail worth knowing if you're weighing a carbon wheel upgrade against the long-term durability of what you're replacing. The TR 329 is a sensible pick for a trail rider who wants a genuine step up in cornering feel and tire support over an alloy wheel, without chasing the last few grams or the fastest-engaging hub on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Reynolds","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ Microspline and XD","offer_id":43517498687532,"sku":"447-39212-1300","price":999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/reynolds-tr-329-148mm-wheelset-4854061.jpg?v=1771298712"},{"product_id":"rolf-apex-clincher-wheelset","title":"Rolf Apex Clincher Wheelset","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRolf Apex Clincher Wheelset\u003c\/strong\u003e is the kind of wheel that earns its place in the rotation not by looking impressive in a shop, but by feeling right under load. Stand on the pedals out of a corner, sprint through the final stretch of a group ride, or hold a hard line down a technical descent — the Apex responds with a directness and rigidity that most alloy wheels in this category simply don't deliver. That quality comes down to a design philosophy Rolf Prima has been developing since the early 1990s, and it's one that separates this wheelset from the rows of generic box-section hoops that populate the entry-level clincher market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe foundation is Rolf Prima's paired-spoke architecture. Rather than distributing individual spokes evenly around the rim, paired spokes are positioned close together and angled so they brace against each other laterally — two spokes functioning as a single structural unit. The result is \u003cstrong\u003emeasurably greater lateral stiffness\u003c\/strong\u003e than a conventionally laced wheel of equivalent spoke count, achieved through geometry rather than added mass. A traditional wheel combats flex by adding more spokes and more rotational weight. The Apex does it through the relationship between spokes, keeping the overall count low and the wheel efficient without sacrificing the rigidity that makes power transfer feel immediate and honest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere's an aerodynamic dimension to this approach as well. Each individually spaced spoke acts as its own bluff body, creating a separate disturbance as the wheel rotates through the air. Paired spokes move through that same air more like a single element, reducing the total number of aerodynamic interruptions per revolution. The Apex isn't a deep-section carbon rim, and Rolf Prima makes no such claim — but as alloy clincher wheelsets go, the paired-spoke design offers a genuine aerodynamic advantage over radially laced or three-cross builds at similar weight. 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That stiffness translates directly to sharper handling and more efficient power transfer — particularly noticeable during hard accelerations, steep climbs, or aggressive cornering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAerodynamic Efficiency for an Alloy Build:\u003c\/strong\u003e By reducing the number of individual aerodynamic disturbances per wheel rotation, the paired-spoke layout offers improved airflow characteristics compared to traditional alloy lacing patterns. It won't replace a deep-section carbon rim on race day, but it provides a meaningful efficiency advantage over standard alloy clinchers in everyday riding and training scenarios.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Rotational Mass:\u003c\/strong\u003e The reduced spoke count made possible by the paired architecture keeps overall wheel weight and rotational inertia in check. \u003cstrong\u003eLess rotational mass means the wheel accelerates more readily\u003c\/strong\u003e — a practical benefit on punchy climbs, criterium-style efforts, and any riding that involves repeated accelerations from lower speeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShimano and SRAM 10-Speed Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Apex ships ready to run with Shimano and SRAM 10-speed drivetrains, covering the majority of road groupsets likely to be paired with a wheelset at this level. There's no additional cassette body swapping or adapter hunting required for most builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProven Design Philosophy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rolf Prima has been building paired-spoke wheels for decades, and the architecture behind the Apex is the same approach used across their higher-tier offerings. You're getting a wheel built on a genuinely developed engineering principle — not a budget product shaped by cost-cutting alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFinal Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rolf Apex Clincher Wheelset suits the rider who trains seriously, races occasionally, and wants a dependable alloy road wheel that performs beyond its station. 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Instead of dozens of thin steel spokes, the X-Aero uses just 20 rear spokes molded from PBO composite fiber — a Zylon-type material made from tens of thousands of microscopic strands, rated at roughly three times the strength of stainless steel at half the weight. Spinergy shapes each spoke into a blade profile, which is how a 20-spoke wheel like this one is engineered to cut through the air with the drag of a conventional 32-spoke build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat spoke reduction is the whole point of the design. Fewer spokes means less material fighting the wind at speed, and the bladed PBO fiber construction adds a degree of shock absorption that round steel spokes don't offer, which takes some of the sting out of rough pavement without the wheel feeling vague underneath you. It's the kind of wheel built for someone who wants a noticeably lighter, more aerodynamic rear wheel without stepping up to a full carbon disc or deep-section race wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 650c size is worth pausing on. It's a smaller-diameter wheel than the now-standard 700c, and for years it was the go-to choice for triathlon-specific frames and road bikes built for shorter riders, where the smaller wheel allowed for tighter frame geometry and a lower front end. Fewer new bikes are spec'd around 650c today, which makes a wheel like this most useful to riders who already own a 650c-compatible frame and want to upgrade or replace a wheel without hunting down a discontinued size. As a tubular wheel, it pairs with glued-on tubular tires rather than a clincher or tubeless tire — a setup racers have long favored for ride feel and weight, though it does mean budgeting for tubular tires and rim cement separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the drivetrain side, the X-Aero rear wheel is built for Shimano and SRAM 10-speed cassettes, which puts it squarely in the era of bikes it's most likely to serve — a 650c tri or road bike running a 10-speed groupset that needs a lighter, more aerodynamic wheel without a full wheelset replacement. At its regular price of $895, the X-Aero sits with Spinergy's other composite-spoke wheels as a premium aero upgrade. At RA Cycles' current price of $129.99, it's a way to get that PBO fiber spoke design — and the aero and weight advantages that come with it — onto a 650c bike for a fraction of the original cost, whether as a primary wheel or a well-priced spare for a rider who already knows the platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Spinergy","offers":[{"title":"No Color \/ Shimano \/ SRAM 10s","offer_id":43520816807980,"sku":"10043982","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"zipp-303-nsw-carbon-tubeless-rear-wheel","title":"Zipp 303 NSW Carbon Tubeless Rear Wheel","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile the Zipp 303 NSW is an expansion of the NSW line. They needed to  push farther, and the result is this 303 NSW Tubeless Carbon Clincher. 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The mechanism is  on three cassette body choices: a SRAM 10\/11-speed cassette body, a  Campagnolo-compatible 10\/11-speed body, and or a SRAM XDR driver body for  wider-ranging cassette options, including 1x 10-42 cassettes. 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At the shallowest rim depth in the NSW family, the 202 NSW is where Zipp’s aerodynamic engineering meets a relentless focus on weight savings, and the result is a rear wheel that changes how a climbing bike feels under power. This is the wheel Zipp calls the fastest carbon clincher they have ever made, and for riders who measure their rides in vertical meters, that claim carries real weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat separates the 202 NSW from other lightweight carbon wheels is how Zipp has approached aerodynamics at this rim depth. The SawTooth Technology — an evolution of Zipp’s signature ABLC (Aerodynamic Boundary Layer Control) dimple pattern — applies textured nodes in 12 discrete sections across the rim surface. These dimples manage how air detaches from the shielded side of the rim in crosswinds, reducing the lateral forces that make shallow wheels feel unstable on gusty days. Because this is a disc-brake wheel with no brake track to interrupt the rim surface, the ABLC dimples extend all the way to the rim edge, giving the aerodynamic treatment more surface area to work with. The 28.9mm external width and 21mm internal width mean you can run 28mm or wider tires — the sweet spot where the 202 NSW is designed to perform its best — with a planted, confident feel through corners at speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cognition rear hub is its own engineering story. Zipp replaced the traditional pawl-and-spring freehub mechanism with an Axial Clutch system that uses two precision MIM (Metal Injection Molding) ratchet rings — one mated to the freehub body, one to the hub shell. These rings engage laterally rather than radially, and instead of steel springs holding them in contact, Zipp uses magnets. The result is noticeably lower friction while coasting, so the watts you put in on the climb aren’t quietly bleeding away through the hub when you ease off. Engagement is fast, the freewheel sound is smooth and quiet, and the whole system is designed for long-term reliability with fewer moving parts to wear. Laced to 24 Sapim CX-Ray bladed spokes in a two-cross pattern with Sapim Secure Lock nipples, the build is both light and laterally stiff — exactly where you want it for out-of-the-saddle efforts on steep grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"design_benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimbing Without Compromise:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 32mm rim depth keeps weight low where it matters most — at the outer edge of the wheel — while still providing meaningful aerodynamic benefit over a box-section rim. 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This means less resistance while coasting and faster re-engagement when you resume pedaling — a tangible efficiency gain on undulating roads where you are constantly shifting between effort and recovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide Tubeless Platform:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 21mm internal width supports modern tire widths of 28mm and larger with an optimized profile, improving grip, rolling efficiency, and ride comfort. Running tubeless eliminates pinch flats and lets you dial in lower pressures for better traction on rough roads without sacrificing speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinal Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zipp 202 NSW Carbon Disc-Brake Tubeless Rear Wheel is built for the rider who wants a lightweight climbing wheel that does not ask them to sacrifice aerodynamics, stability, or ride quality to save grams. 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Rather than a fixed-depth rim optimized for one yaw angle and one wind condition, Zipp’s Sawtooth profile uses an undulating rim shape — depth that varies across the circumference, peaking at 40mm on the rear, tuned to manage airflow across the range of real-world riding conditions rather than a single tunnel number. The NSW designation marks this as Zipp’s top performance tier, and the 353 is the most aerodynamically sophisticated expression of what a 40mm-class road wheel can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim works on two levels beyond its shape. \u003cstrong\u003eHexFin ABLC\u003c\/strong\u003e — Active Boundary Layer Control — uses a pattern of hexagonal surface features that trip the aerodynamic boundary layer earlier, reducing pressure drag in the same way that dimples work on a golf ball. Hyperfoil nodes on the rim surface build on that by further directing airflow through transitions and around the wheel at varying angles. The 30mm external width supports this aerodynamic intent: wider rims create a cleaner transition to wider tires, and the 353 NSW is specifically optimized for 30mm rubber — a setup that delivers aero and rolling resistance gains that the narrow-rim era never could. The hookless carbon construction also means a 16% increase in rim impact strength compared to the previous generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the center of the wheel is the ZR1 SL hub, running custom hybrid ceramic bearings for reduced rolling resistance and extended bearing life. With 66 engagement points, there’s minimal dead angle between pedal stroke and drive — the kind of immediate response that matters most out of corners, on short punchy climbs, or when you need to hold a wheel under pressure. The hub body is also 30g lighter than Zipp’s previous NSW hubs, a refinement that compounds with the overall weight reduction of the 353 platform. Available with an XDR driver for SRAM AXS drivetrains or an HG11 body for Shimano and SRAM road 11-speed, and built for disc brake use with a Center Lock interface — the lockring is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets the 353 NSW apart at this level is the integrated Zipp AXS Wheel Sensor. Built directly into the wheel hardware rather than added as a separate device, it delivers real-time tire pressure monitoring to the SRAM AXS app — making the 353 NSW the first AXS-connected wheel Zipp has produced. Pressure is one of the most consequential and most overlooked variables in wheel performance: a 30mm tire running 10 psi low doesn’t just feel different, it rolls differently and handles differently. Having a live pressure read without removing a wheel or carrying a separate gauge changes how you set up and maintain your tubeless system. The hookless rim accepts 29–35mm tubeless tires at up to 73 psi, with 30mm as the intended sweet spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"design_benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSawtooth undulating rim profile\u003c\/strong\u003e — variable depth optimized for real-world yaw angles rather than a single tunnel condition, delivering more consistent aerodynamic performance across variable wind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHexFin ABLC + Hyperfoil nodes\u003c\/strong\u003e — dual surface technologies that trip and shape the boundary layer to reduce drag, working in tandem rather than as isolated features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated AXS Wheel Sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e — real-time tire pressure monitoring built into the wheel, no external device needed, feeds live data to the SRAM AXS app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZR1 SL hub with 66-point engagement\u003c\/strong\u003e — ceramic bearings reduce friction and wear; 66 engagement points deliver near-immediate drivetrain response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25mm internal width\u003c\/strong\u003e — properly supports 29–35mm tubeless tires for correct casing shape, aerodynamic rim-to-tire transition, and optimal rolling resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinal Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 353 NSW is the wheel you buy when you want Zipp’s best thinking on what a disc-brake road wheel should be — not just fast in a straight line, but genuinely capable across the conditions that make up a real ride. The Sawtooth profile, the surface aero tech, the AXS sensor integration, the ZR1 SL hub: each piece is doing specific work. 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The 404 Firecrest name carries real weight in the Zipp lineup — it's been the brand's benchmark all-rounder aero wheel for years, and this tubeless-disc version sits below the NSW flagship in price while keeping nearly all of its performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 58mm deep, the rim splits the difference between a shallow climbing wheel and a full-depth time trial disc, which is exactly why Zipp positions it for road racing, triathlon, gran fondos, and mixed-terrain riding rather than one narrow use case. The carbon rim is hookless with a symmetrical profile, a 23mm internal width, and a 28mm max external width — proportions built around modern wider tubeless tires rather than the narrow clinchers aero wheels were originally designed around. Zipp's ABLC Sawtooth dimpling pattern runs along the rim's sidewall to smooth airflow separation at speed, which is what keeps a wheel this deep from feeling twitchy when a crosswind hits on an exposed section of road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eZipp frames all of this under what it calls Total System Efficiency — the idea that four things slow a rider down: wind resistance, rolling resistance, gravity, and vibration losses, and that a wheel should be tuned against all four rather than just aerodynamics. The hookless rim design plays into that directly. Beyond the aero benefit of a smoother tire-to-rim transition, hookless construction uses resin more efficiently during layup, which Zipp says produces a lighter, stronger rim than a hooked bead of the same weight. Tire compatibility runs from 28c to 35c tubeless tires, wide enough to run lower pressures for comfort and grip on rough pavement without stepping outside the wheel's design range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hub is Zipp's ZR1 DB, a German-engineered design built for a quicker response and improved seal durability, with 66 points of engagement for fast pickup when you're back on the pedals out of a corner or a draft. It uses a Center Lock rotor interface, ships with 12mm thru-axle end caps, and this rear-specific build is available with either an XDR driver body or a Shimano\/SRAM HG11 body, so it isn't locked to one drivetrain brand (a Campagnolo driver body is available separately if needed). Zipp backs the wheel with a lifetime warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndependent teardown weights put this rear wheel at right around 816 grams, which reflects the roughly 400-gram-per-set reduction Zipp made to this generation of the 404 Firecrest over the previous version — a meaningful drop for a wheel that isn't marketed as an ultralight climbing option. Max tire pressure is rated to 73 psi, and the wheel carries a combined rider-and-bike weight limit of 253 lbs (115 kg). For a rider who needs a rear wheel specifically — replacing one half of a pair, building a custom front\/rear combination, or completing a wheelset around a front they already have — this is a well-proven place to land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Zipp","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ HG11 (Shimano \/ SRAM 11s)","offer_id":43522092728364,"sku":"00.1918.621.000","price":949.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ XDR Driver","offer_id":43522092761132,"sku":"00.1918.621.001","price":949.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/zipp-404-firecrest-tubeless-disc-rear-wheel-3922467.jpg?v=1771295947"},{"product_id":"zipp-202-firecrest-carbon-clincher-disc-front-wheel","title":"Zipp 202 Firecrest Carbon Clincher Disc Front Wheel for Quick Release","description":"\u003cp\u003eYour  disc-brake bike that fits 700c wheels, be it a road bike, gravel grinder,  fondo, crosser, or 29’er, will get both tougher and faster when you secure this  Zipp 202 Firecrest Carbon Clincher Disc Front Wheel to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first  big thing is the Firecrest clincher rim. It’s a wind tunnel tuned, dimpled  carbon-fiber hoop that is stronger than most aluminum rims. Zipp took the  technology that they used to build wheels to withstand Paris-Roubaix and  applied the thinking to clincher rims, which need to be even stronger thanks to  the unsupported sidewalls. It’s the same rim as their rim-brake 202, as the  strength needed works not only to support the rim from side pressure, but from  vertical impact and the tube and tire pushing outwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 202  is the climbing shape, which means it’s the lightest clincher in the Zipp  stable, great for not only moving uphill, but accelerating quickly, and  grinding away at slow speeds. It has a depth of 32mm and a width of 24.62mm at  the brake track 23mm is about the narrowest tire you’d want to install, but it  can take the widest cyclocross 700c tires you can find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhichever  tire size you choose, the rim itself is fairly invisible to the wind, whether  it is coming from the front or the side. The Firecrest shape was conceived to  give the rider greater stability by minimizing the side loads that can create  steering torque in crosswinds. The 202 itself is more stable in a crosswind  than a conventional box-section clincher, which is a pretty cool feat. You’re  not going to get blown around by this wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hub,  the 77D, is Zipp’s disc-brake specific model. It weighs in at 140g and the  bearing pre-load is set at the factory. 24 straight-pull spokes arrayed in a  two-cross pattern and populated with Sapim CX-Ray spokes for optimal  aerodynamics. The rotor mounts on six bolts. 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There are 24 Sapim CX-Ray spokes on this wheel which cut through the wind with ease. A cross pattern is necessary in front to counter the forces of braking. The flanges are slightly taller to work around the six-hole rotor mounts and the 17mm axle. While you can see that the spokes have a two-cross pattern, it actually possesses the lateral stiffness of a three-cross thanks to the size of the flanges and the orientation of the spokes. The benefits of the design are more aero and shorter spokes.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eFor rear wheels, Zipp offers both a Campagnolo-compatible, and Shimano\/SRAM-compatible cassette body. The latter comes with a spacer for 8\/9\/10-speed cassettes. In both cases, the 177D hub body allows you to install a SRAM XD-cassette body for super-wide range gearing. The wheel comes with quick release, endcaps to convert the hub for thru-axle use (endcaps are hand swappable), rim strip, valve extender, and Zipp Tangente tube. They are, better machined, and possessing a removable valve core. It also improves the balance of the spinning wheel. The wheels are not designed for compatibility with tubeless systems. 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You  can also pull these bodies and install a SRAM XD cassette body for even more  diversity of applications. The cool thing about the rear hub design is the low  drag pawl design.  Zipp calls it Axial  Clutch, which reduces pawl drag by 50% when coasting, and with a 36-tooth  engagement, you’re driving the wheel the moment you start pedaling. 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