{"title":"Black Inc Wheels","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"collection-header\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Inc\u003c\/strong\u003e makes one tier of wheel — the best one. Their in-house team of engineers uses Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and Rapid Prototyping to develop every model, and every hub ships with CeramicSpeed ceramic bearings as standard — not as an upgrade option. Black Inc designs its hubs from the ground up to match CeramicSpeed’s handmade bearing tolerances, which is a fundamentally different approach from brands that simply swap in ceramic bearings after the fact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RA Cycles collection covers the full Black Inc range: from the climbing-focused Twenty and the versatile 28|33 through to the aerodynamic Forty Five and the deep-section Five — plus rim brake and track options. Every model is proven at WorldTour level through Black Inc’s partnership with Israel-Premier Tech.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"black-inc-28-33-clincher-disc-wheelset","title":"Black Inc 28 \/ 33 Clincher Disc Wheelset","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Inc 28 \/ 33 Clincher Disc Wheelset\u003c\/strong\u003e is built around a design decision that most wheel manufacturers avoid: using different rim depths front and rear. It is not a cost-cutting move or an inventory quirk. It is a deliberate aerodynamic and handling choice — 28 mm up front, 33 mm at the rear — that reflects a clear-eyed understanding of how carbon wheels actually behave on roads that are rarely straight, rarely calm, and rarely predictable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front wheel does the steering. When crosswinds load a deep-section rim, the handling consequence is immediate and fatiguing — a persistent, wandering pressure that forces constant correction. Keeping the front rim at 28 mm removes that variable. You get a wheel that tracks cleanly in gusty conditions without requiring you to wrestle it through every exposed section. The rear rim, at 33 mm, operates in a more forgiving aerodynamic environment — less exposed to lateral wind loads, able to harvest meaningful drag reductions through the longer, cleaner airflow path behind the frame. The net effect is a wheelset that feels \u003cstrong\u003eplanted and composed\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than skittish, even when conditions deteriorate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth rims are tubeless-ready and built exclusively for disc brakes. Tubeless setup allows you to run lower tire pressures without risking pinch flats, which translates directly to more grip, a smoother ride over rough chip-seal and broken tarmac, and measurably lower rolling resistance. The disc-only construction means there is no need to engineer a braking surface into the rim wall — no heat management concerns under long descents, no brake track compromise in the carbon layup. These are wheels designed around where road cycling is going, not where it has been.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"design_benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsymmetric Rim Depth for Real-World Handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 28 mm front and 33 mm rear configuration is not a compromise — it is an informed pairing. The shallower front minimises crosswind sensitivity where it matters most, while the deeper rear captures aerodynamic efficiency in a position where the frame provides natural wind shelter. The result is a wheelset that rewards riders on open, variable terrain rather than only performing on closed circuits in perfect conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTubeless-Ready Construction for Lower Rolling Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Running tubeless allows you to drop tire pressure without the pinch-flat vulnerability that comes with a traditional clincher and inner tube. \u003cstrong\u003eLower pressure means the tire deforms more naturally over road imperfections\u003c\/strong\u003e, reducing energy lost to vibration and improving grip — benefits that compound over the course of a long ride or a demanding race day. The rim beds are engineered to seat tubeless tires cleanly and hold a seal reliably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisc Brake Optimisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designing these rims exclusively for disc brakes means Black Inc does not have to engineer around a braking surface. There is no heat-affected zone to manage, no brake track that constrains the carbon layup or rim profile. The full cross-section can be optimised for aerodynamics and structural integrity, and you get consistent stopping power regardless of weather conditions — a meaningful advantage in wet descents or technical riding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain Flexibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wheelset is available in both HG11-compatible and XDR Driver configurations, covering the full range of current Shimano, SRAM, and electronic groupset pairings. Whether your build runs a traditional road cassette or a wide-range XD driver for an electronic drivetrain, there is a version of this wheel that fits without adapters or compromise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinal Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Inc 28 \/ 33 is a wheelset for riders who want carbon aero performance without the handling anxiety that often accompanies it — those who race on weekends but also train hard through the week on roads that do not cooperate. It suits the experienced road rider who understands that control and speed are not opposing values, and who wants a tubeless disc setup they can trust in variable conditions. This is a wheel built with purpose, and it rides that way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Black Inc","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ HG11 (Shimano \/ SRAM 11s)","offer_id":43508291272748,"sku":"WH-BIA116AA0730C-SH","price":2899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ XDR Driver","offer_id":43508291305516,"sku":"WH-BIA117AA0730C-XD","price":2899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/black-inc-28-33-clincher-disc-wheelset-4389450.jpg?v=1771302194"},{"product_id":"black-inc-forty-five-clincher-disc-wheelset","title":"Black Inc Forty Five Clincher Disc Wheelset","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Inc Forty Five Clincher Disc Wheelset\u003c\/strong\u003e is built around a straightforward premise: a serious road wheel shouldn't make you compromise. At under 1,500 grams for the pair with a 45mm rim depth, it sits in a particularly useful performance window — aero enough to matter on flat and rolling roads, light enough to not punish you on climbs. That's not an easy balance to achieve, and Black Inc achieves it without burying the details in marketing language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpend time on the Forty Five and the first thing you notice is how composed it feels. The 45mm section generates real aerodynamic return at race pace without becoming unruly when a crosswind picks up — it's a depth chosen with intention, not just to look fast on paper. The rim geometry is designed around modern tire widths, optimizing airflow when running 25mm to 28mm tires, so the transition from rim to tire isn't fighting the aerodynamics you're paying for. Add CeramicSpeed bearings into the equation and the wheel carries speed with the kind of low-friction efficiency that becomes very apparent on long days — fewer micro-efforts to maintain pace, less fatigue accumulating in your legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Inc's approach to wheel building is spare and disciplined. No unnecessary hardware, no weight padding, no compromises in material quality. Every component in the Forty Five Clincher Disc is there because it earns its place — from the rim layup to the bearing selection. The disc brake interface integrates cleanly, and drivetrain compatibility covers both Shimano and SRAM 11-speed via the HG11 driver, as well as SRAM's XDR standard for riders running a 12-speed Eagle or Force AXS drivetrain. It's a wheelset that works across a range of builds, which matters if you're running multiple bikes or planning ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlack Inc Forty Five Clincher Specs at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"specs_at_a_glance\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRim Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clincher, Disc Brake\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under 1,500 grams (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTire Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25mm to 28mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearings:\u003c\/strong\u003e CeramicSpeed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shimano\/SRAM 11-speed (HG11) or SRAM XDR (12-speed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrake Interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Disc Brake\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Inc\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\u003eA Depth That Works Across Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 45mm rim depth is a considered choice — deep enough to provide meaningful aerodynamic advantage at tempo and race pace, shallow enough to remain manageable in variable wind. It's the kind of all-conditions depth that lets you leave this wheelset on your bike through training blocks and target events alike, without second-guessing yourself when the weather changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeramicSpeed Bearings for Real-World Efficiency:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCeramicSpeed bearings\u003c\/strong\u003e reduce rolling resistance at the hub where friction is a consistent, measurable drain on performance. Over the course of a long ride or a multi-hour race, that reduction accumulates — the wheel requires less effort to keep moving at speed, and the bearings maintain that efficiency across a wide range of temperatures and conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern Rim Geometry Matched to Current Tire Widths:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designing the rim profile around 25mm to 28mm tires means the aerodynamic shape functions as intended when you mount the tire you're actually going to use. Narrower rims create an aerodynamic mismatch with wider tires — this rim avoids that, allowing the airflow management to work as designed rather than being undermined by outdated geometry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisc Brake Integration Without Compromise:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Forty Five Clincher Disc is purpose-built for disc brake systems, not a conversion of a rim brake design. That means the structural engineering accounts for the braking forces applied at the hub rather than the rim, and the overall wheel design reflects the demands of modern disc-equipped road bikes from the ground up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad Drivetrain Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offering both an HG11 driver for Shimano and SRAM 11-speed setups and an XDR driver for SRAM 12-speed drivetrains means the Forty Five slots into a wide range of builds without requiring additional parts or workarounds. Whether you're running a current groupset or planning a future upgrade, the compatibility is already there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFinal Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Inc Forty Five Clincher Disc is built for the rider who wants one wheelset that performs across training rides, long sportives, and race day — without the weight penalty of a deep aero rim or the aerodynamic drag of a shallow climbing hoop. If you ride disc brake and you want a wheel that doesn't ask you to make trade-offs, this is a strong answer to that question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Black Inc","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ HG11 (Shimano \/ SRAM 11s)","offer_id":43508324302892,"sku":"BI-WH45CLAR-DISC","price":2399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ XDR Driver","offer_id":43508324335660,"sku":"BI-WH45CLAR-XDR-DISC","price":2399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/black-inc-forty-five-clincher-disc-wheelset-5390744.jpg?v=1771302193"},{"product_id":"black-inc-five-clincher-disc-wheelset","title":"Black Inc Five Clincher Disc Wheelset","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Inc Five Clincher Disc Wheelset\u003c\/strong\u003e occupies a rare position in the road wheel market — aerodynamic enough to reward you on flat terrain, light enough to follow you over a climb without protest, and stiff enough to convert every hard effort into forward motion. The five-spoke architecture borrows its visual language from the motorsport world, and while that silhouette turns heads, it's the engineering beneath each curve that justifies the attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Inc developed the Five around a Kamm tail rim profile, validated through both computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and finite element analysis (FEA) modelling. That dual-method process matters: CFD maps how air behaves around the rim shape, while FEA stress-tests whether that shape will hold under real-world load. The bladed spokes follow the same logic — shaped to reduce drag rather than simply hold the wheel together — and the result is a system where every component is contributing to the aerodynamic goal, not working against it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe disc-brake platform changes the calculus for deep-section wheels in a meaningful way. Without the heat stress of rim-brake friction on long descents, you can commit to running a deeper, more aero-optimised rim without worrying about what it does to your braking performance on a sustained alpine drop. That makes the Five clincher disc genuinely versatile — as confident in a hard criterium or flat grand fondo as it is navigating the kind of variable, wet-road conditions where rim-brake deep-section wheels have historically demanded compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlack Inc Five Clincher Disc Wheelset Specs at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"specs_at_a_glance\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clincher, Disc Brake\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpoke Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bladed aerodynamic five-spoke architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRim Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kamm tail, CFD and FEA validated\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrake Interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Disc brake compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e HG11 (Shimano \/ SRAM 11-speed) or XDR Driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Inc\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Road Wheelset\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\u003eKamm Tail Rim Geometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e The truncated Kamm tail profile is designed to manage airflow separation at the trailing edge of the rim, maintaining aerodynamic efficiency across a range of yaw angles. This is the kind of shape that performs on real roads — where wind rarely arrives head-on — rather than only in controlled tunnel conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCFD and FEA Co-Development:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most wheels are optimised for one design objective at the expense of another. \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Inc's dual-validation process\u003c\/strong\u003e means the Five's rim shape is both aerodynamically refined and structurally sound, not a compromise between the two. FEA modelling in particular gives confidence that stiffness and load resistance are engineered in, not assumed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBladed Aerodynamic Spokes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Where a standard round spoke punches through air with minimal regard for drag, the Five's bladed spoke profile is shaped to reduce turbulence and aerodynamic resistance. Fewer spokes, each working harder — both structurally and aerodynamically — is the underlying logic of the five-spoke design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisc-Brake Platform Versatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moving braking force to the hub rather than the rim surface eliminates the heat build-up and braking performance degradation that comes with carbon rim-brake wheels under sustained descending. The Five disc is designed to be ridden hard in mixed conditions, across long mountain stages and wet group rides, without the thermal caveats that come with the rim-brake equivalent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in both HG11 (Shimano and SRAM 11-speed) and XDR driver configurations, the Five integrates cleanly with current road groupsets — including SRAM's 12-speed AXS ecosystem via the XDR variant — without requiring additional adapters or workarounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFinal Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Inc Five is a disc-brake road wheelset for riders who want a single set of wheels that performs seriously across a wide range of conditions — not a dedicated race-day set that spends most of its time in a bag. It suits the rider who pushes hard on climbs, wants aero returns on flat roads, and has moved past rim brakes for good. Technically considered, visually distinctive, and built around a design process that prioritises validated performance over marketing language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Black Inc","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ HG11 (Shimano \/ SRAM 11s)","offer_id":43508324532268,"sku":"BI-WH5CLAR-DISC","price":3599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ XDR Driver","offer_id":43508324565036,"sku":"BI-WH5CLAR-XDR-DISC","price":3599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/black-inc-five-clincher-disc-wheelset-5519465.jpg?v=1771302193"},{"product_id":"black-inc-twenty-clincher-disc-wheelset","title":"Black Inc Twenty Clincher Disc Wheelset","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Inc Twenty Clincher Disc Wheelset\u003c\/strong\u003e is built around a single, clear priority: weight. At 1,240 grams for the pair, this is a carbon clincher disc wheelset designed to disappear beneath you on the climbs — the kind of wheel where the difference registers in the first few pedal strokes out of a switchback, not just on a scale. Black Inc has built their reputation on producing wheels that deliver in the details, and the Twenty sits at the heart of that lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim construction uses ultra-high-strength carbon fiber, which allows Black Inc to reduce mass without compromising the lateral stiffness that matters when you're out of the saddle, surging on a steep gradient, or holding a precise line through a fast descent. Clincher compatibility keeps things straightforward — standard tires and tubes, no complicated setup between you and the road. Paired with disc brakes, you get consistent, modulated stopping power in wet or dry conditions, which makes the Twenty a capable wheelset for riders who spend serious time in the mountains or wherever the weather turns unpredictable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat separates the Twenty from other carbon clincher disc options in its bracket is the hub specification. Black Inc fitted these wheels with \u003cstrong\u003eCeramicSpeed bearings\u003c\/strong\u003e — precision-grade, low-friction components that roll more freely and are designed to outlast standard steel bearings over the long term. The freehub engagement has been refined to give you faster pickup when sprinting out of a corner or responding to an acceleration mid-climb. Two driver options are available — HG11 for Shimano and SRAM 11-speed groupsets, and XDR for SRAM's 12-speed Eagle and road drivetrains — so the Twenty integrates cleanly with most modern builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlack Inc Twenty Clincher Disc Wheelset Specs at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"specs_at_a_glance\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheelset Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,240 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRim Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultra-high-strength carbon fiber\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTire Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clincher\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrake Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Disc brake\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearings:\u003c\/strong\u003e CeramicSpeed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDriver Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e HG11 (Shimano \/ SRAM 11-speed) or XDR (SRAM 12-speed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clincher wheelset\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\u003eClimbing-Focused Weight Target:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1,240 grams for the pair, the Twenty is designed to minimize rotational mass — the weight you feel most acutely when the road tilts upward. Carbon construction throughout the rim allows Black Inc to hit this target without leaning on compromises in stiffness or durability. The result is a wheel that responds immediately when you push.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeramicSpeed Bearing Efficiency:\u003c\/strong\u003e The CeramicSpeed bearings fitted to these hubs are designed to reduce rolling resistance and friction compared to conventional steel alternatives. They're also manufactured to tighter tolerances, which translates to smoother rotation and longer service life under regular riding loads. It's a meaningful spec choice on a wheelset intended for serious use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisc Brake Compatibility for All-Condition Confidence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Disc brakes give you consistent modulation across rim temperatures and weather conditions — something clincher rim brakes can struggle with on long descents or in the wet. The Twenty is built specifically around disc brake standards, meaning the rim isn't a compromised design adapted from a rim-brake platform. Stopping performance stays predictable regardless of what the descent or the sky throws at you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLateral Stiffness Through Carbon Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultra-high-strength carbon fiber in the rim is intended to deliver the lateral rigidity that translates power efficiently when you're sprinting or pushing hard out of corners. A wheel that flexes laterally bleeds watts and dulls handling feedback — the Twenty's construction is designed to prevent that. You get a direct, connected feel between your input and the road.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad Drivetrain Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offering both HG11 and XDR driver options means the Twenty fits cleanly into the most common modern groupset configurations — from Shimano Ultegra and SRAM Rival through to SRAM's 12-speed road drivetrains. Swapping drivers later is straightforward if your build changes, which adds longevity to the investment in the wheelset itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFinal Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Inc Twenty Clincher Disc is for the road cyclist who wants a lightweight carbon wheelset that delivers honestly across climbs, descents, and variable conditions — without the complexity of tubeless and without cutting corners where it counts. CeramicSpeed bearings, a sub-1,250-gram weight target, and disc-specific rim engineering put this in a category that rewards riders who pay attention to what's rolling beneath them. If climbing performance and build quality sit at the top of your priorities, the Twenty earns its place in that conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Black Inc","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ HG11 (Shimano \/ SRAM 11s)","offer_id":43508390461484,"sku":"BI-WH20CLAR-DISC","price":2399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ XDR Driver","offer_id":43508390494252,"sku":"BI-WH20CLAR-XDR-DISC","price":2399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/7684\/9196\/files\/black-inc-twenty-clincher-disc-wheelset-4396463.jpg?v=1771302192"},{"product_id":"black-inc-sixty-track-tubular-wheelset","title":"Black Inc Sixty Track Tubular Wheelset","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Inc Sixty Track Tubular Wheelset\u003c\/strong\u003e is built specifically for velodrome racing, a 60mm-deep carbon tubular wheelset designed around the extreme torque of sprint and bunch racing rather than adapted from a road wheel. Black Inc is the wheel and component engineering arm behind Factor bikes, using in-house CFD and FEA design work, and the Sixty Track carries that same performance-systems approach onto the boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim is built with Black Inc's strongest carbon layup, using High Modulus Carbon Fiber in a T-800\/T-1000 blend to handle the massive, repeated loads that come from standing sprints and bunch racing efforts where there's no freewheel or brake to absorb a mistake. At 60mm deep front and rear with a 28mm rim width, the wheelset is optimized specifically for 23mm tubular tires, the standard for track competition, and finished in a UD marble glossy clearcoat that gives it a distinct look on the boards. The complete pair weighs 2,040 grams, reasonable for a 60mm tubular platform built to prioritize stiffness over outright weight savings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Inc uses Pillar Wing 22 bladed and butted steel spokes across a 20-spoke front and 24-spoke rear build, spokes the brand says run 30 percent stronger than standard lightweight spokes, which pays off directly in lateral, vertical, and torsional strength when a track sprinter puts down maximum power out of the saddle. The high-flange J-bend hub shell increases the bracing angle between spoke and hub, adding stability under load, while ceramic bearings keep rolling resistance low and durable brass nipples hold spoke tension over time. The wheelset is built for standard track fitments, a 100mm x 12mm thru-axle front and a 120mm threaded bolt rear hub, matching the setup most track frames and forks expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wheelset built for a specific purpose: sprint and bunch racing on the velodrome, where stiffness and reliable power transfer matter more than aerodynamic marginal gains or shaving grams. It works equally well as a dedicated race wheel or as a step up for a rider using hard track training sessions to build toward competition, giving them a genuine racing wheelset rather than a wheel that's merely track-compatible. 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