U shape 45mm depth Hand-built 700C carbon 25mm wide clincher road bicycle wheels for tubeless compatible
INTERNATIONAL
NORTH AMERICAN
Ships from China to worldwide destination. Contact us if your location is not listed.
Front Axle This is a required option.
QR / 100mm
15 / 100mm
12 / 100mm
If the size you need is not listed, please contact us and we'll reach out to you to confirm your order.
Rear Axle This is a required option.
QR / 130mm
QR / 135mm
12 / 142mm
If the size you need is not listed, please contact us and we'll reach out to you to confirm your order.
Freehub Body This is a required option.
Shimano Road 11S
Campy 11S
Shimano 11 speed road freehubs come with a spacer ring. If you have an 11 speed road cassette then you do not need to use this spacer. If you have a 8/9/10 speed cassette, you will need to use the space behind the cassette.
Campy 10 and 11 speed use the same freehub body.
Sram XD-R Freehubs do not need a spacer if you have an XD-R (Road) cassette. Mountain bike XD cassettes can be run with a spacer on an XD Freehub.
Brake System This is a required option.
Non Disc
Center lock
6-bolt
Non-disc: Our new resin system and construction method, combined with the 3k rim track, withstands over 280°C, dissipates heat, and lowers rim temperatures faster in between braking efforts. Gain confidence-inspiring brake performance on the steepest descents and wettest conditions with our matching brake pads. Also, graphene added to the rim brake track allows for greater resistance to overheating with improved heat dissipation and reduced temperature accumulation during heavy braking. The grooved track helps evacuate trapped moisture between pad and rim in wet conditions, and brings more resistance and force at the lever when conditions are dry.
Disc: The disc version does not have a rim brake track and features a unique disc specific layup process. Our new layup is about 10g ~30g lighter by reducing the unnecessary material and utilizing elements of our Flyweight construction method.
Front Holes This is a required option.
20H
24H
28H
32H
Please note that our valves are drilled for presta and spoke holes are made for external nipples only. If you have a custom drilling requirements please e-mail us and we'll send you a purchasing link.
Rear Holes This is a required option.
24H
28H
32H
Please note that our valves are drilled for presta and spoke holes are made for external nipples only. If you have a custom drilling requirements please e-mail us and we'll send you a purchasing link.
Spoke Head This is a required option.
J-bend
straight pull
J-bend version: use J-bend hubs and spokes
Straight pull version: use straight pull hubs and spokes
Hub Color This is a required option.
Black
White
Red
Hub Brand This is a required option.
Bitex RAF10 / RAR9
DT SWISS 240S
DT SWISS 350
Novatec A291SB-SL / F482SB-SL
Novatec D791SB / D792SB
| Model | Weight | POE | Cost | Reliability | Quality | Unique Feature | Color Options | Warehouse Location | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novatec | 287g | 27 | 9 | 4 | 4 | Light | Three | China | NOVATEC |
| Bitex | 258g | 24 | 9 | 4 | 4 | Light | Two | China | BITEX |
| DT 350 | 374g | 18/36/54 | 7 | 8 | 7 | Quiet and reliable (18t option) |
One | China | DT SWISS |
| DT 240S | 320g | 18/36/54 | 3 | 10 | 9 | Quiet and reliable (18t option) |
One | China | DT SWISS |
| Industry Nine | 400g | 60 | 3 | 9 | 9 | Loud, engagement | Eleven | North America | INDUSTRY NINE |
| Onyx | 434g | Infinite | 2 | 9 | 9 | Silent, sprag clutch | Eighteen+ (Custom Available) | North America | ONYX |
* For the rank: 1 Worst, 10 Best.
* POE = Points of Engagement
* DT hubs come standard with an 18t star ratchet but are upgradeable to 36 or 54t.
* Average weight will vary slightly depending on axle and freehub combination.
Ratchet This is a required option.
24T
18T
27T
36T
54T
DT Swiss hubs use star ratchets and are available in 3 different models with varying points of engagement.
18T - Deepest teeth, slowest engagement, least amount of maintenance, suitable for powerful riders.
36T - Happy medium, doubles the engagement points.
54T - Super fast engagement, but shallow teeth require more careful re-greasing and the thru-axle should be checked every ride.
Spoke This is a required option.
Pillar Aero X-TRA 1420
Sapim CX Ray USD +46
| Brand | Model | Type | Thread Diameter (mm) | Weight(g) | Gauge | Riding Style | Available(Warehouse Location) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sapim | Race | Double Butted | 2.0 - 1.8 - 2.0 | 5.7g (260mm) | 14G | Heavy Duty | North America, China |
| Sapim | D-Light | Double Butted | 2.0 - 1.65 - 2.0 | 4.8g (260mm) | 14G | Versatile | North America, China |
| Sapim | CX-Ray | Aero | 2.0 - 0.9/2.3 - 2.0 | 4.4g (260mm) | N/A | Light Aero | North America, China |
| DT SWISS | Competition Race | Double Butted | 2.0 - 1.6 - 2.0 | 4.8g (260mm) | 14G | Versatile | China |
| Pillar | PSR X-TRA 1420 | Aero | 2.0 - 0.95/2.2 - 2.0 | 4.4g (260mm) | N/A | Inexpensive Aero | China |
Sapim D-Light – The best all-around and most popular spoke for carbon wheels. Lightweight but incredibly strong.
Sapim Race – Our strongest and stiffest spoke. These spokes are suitable for heavy or extremely aggressive riders who need a stiffer wheel.
Sapim CX-Ray – The lightest spoke in our lineup is still quite strong due to the elasticity and amazing fatigue life.
DT Competition Race - All Mountain and XC spoke used by the Chinese location as a substitue for the D-Light (depending on availability)
Pillar PSR X-TRA 1420 - An inexpensive bladed spoke, great for road and cyclocross riding.
Nipple This is a required option.
Aluminium Black
Aluminium Red
Brass Black
| Nipple Brand | Model | Material | Color | Length | Available (Warehouse Location) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sapim | Double Square Secure Lock | Alloy | Black, Red, Green, Blue, Gold, Lime, Purple, Orange | 16mm | Norh America |
| Sapim | Polyax/ Polyax Secure Lock | Alloy | Black, Red, Green, Blue, Gold, Lime, Purple, Orange | 14mm | China |
| Sapim | Polyax Secure Lock | Brass | Black | 16mm | China |
| DT Swiss | DT SQUORX (PRO HEAD PRO LOCK) | Alloy | Black, Red | 15mm | China |
| DT Swiss | Standard PRO LOCK | Brass | Black | 14mm | China |
Finish This is a required option.
glossy
matte
Matte is slightly lighter and a more subtle finish (most popular). Glossy has a shine to it.
Weave This is a required option.
12K
3K
UD
The layup schedule is predetermined for each model, but you can choose the outer layer.
3k/12k/UD are the 3 choices for cosmetic appearance.The rim strength & weight is virtually identical.
UD Matte is the most popular and has a subtle look.
3k weave has a more traditional carbon fiber look.
More info about Weave >>
Decal This is a required option.
No
stealth
blue
green
magenta
orange
red
white
yellow
Road rims use super light waterslide decals (glossy black). The decal is very thin and applied under a clearcoat so they are non-removeable.
Pictures about light-bicycle decal >>
If you want custom graphic, Please email us, we will design for you. There will be extra cost for custom graphic on rims.
Valve Stem This is a required option.
None
Add Valve Stem USD +7
We include enough valves to cover your individual rim purchase. We use a lightweight black alloy anodized valve with an oversized concave collar for easy gripping. A rubber o-ring goes in between the rim and the collar to help seal the rim and match the contour of the rim profile. The vavle core is removeable so you can add sealant withoutn removing your tire.
Link to tubeless valve instructions
Tubeless Tape This is a required option.
None
Add Tubeless Tape USD +6
One 10 yard roll of tape will be included. It is typically covers 2 rims with two laps each or 4 rims with one lap each.The high tensile tubeless tape features a natural rubber adhesive that does not leave a residue on the rims. On mountain bike rims, one layer of 18mm width tape is strong enough to seal the access holes which makes for the lightest tubeless setup.
Instructions of tubeless rim tape
Brake Pads This is a required option.
None
Add Brake Pads USD +10
4 pads will be included. These high performance brake pads are designed for carbon bike rims only and offer excellent stopping power even in the wet.
Instructions of brake pads
In Stock, typically ships within 2 business days
In Stock, typically ships within 2 business days
Non-Stocked, typically ships within 1-2 weeks
Non-Stocked, typically ships within 1-2 weeks
Recon Pro orders start shipping in October.
Front Axle This is a required option.
QR / 100mm
If the size you need is not listed, please contact us and we'll reach out to you to confirm your order.
Rear Axle This is a required option.
QR / 130mm
If the size you need is not listed, please contact us and we'll reach out to you to confirm your order.
Freehub Body This is a required option.
Shimano Road 11S Alloy
Campy 11S Alloy
Shimano 11 speed road freehubs come with a spacer ring. If you have an 11 speed road cassette then you do not need to use this spacer. If you have a 8/9/10 speed cassette, you will need to use the space behind the cassette.
Campy 10 and 11 speed use the same freehub body.
Sram XD-R Freehubs do not need a spacer if you have an XD-R (Road) cassette. Mountain bike XD cassettes can be run with a spacer on an XD Freehub.
Brake System This is a required option.
Non Disc
Non-disc: Rim Brake 700C road rims use an advanced High TG resin system with a layer of graphene to help dissipate heat. The braking power and reliability is significantly improved over a basalt braking surface.
Disc: The disc version does not have a rim brake track and features a unique disc specific layup process. Our new layup isabout 10g ~30g lighter by reducing the unnecessary material and utilizing elements of our Flyweight construction method.
Front Holes This is a required option.
20H
ROAD Product
Road rim brake: Stocked in 20h and 24h
Road disc: Stocked in 24h and 28h
MTB Product
MTB rims: Stocked in 32h. Only XC Flyweight rims are stocked in 28h as well as 32h
Please note that our valves are drilled for presta and spoke holes are made for external nipples only. If you have a custom drilling requirements please contact us.
Rear Holes This is a required option.
24H
ROAD Product
Road rim brake: Stocked in 20h and 24h
Road disc: Stocked in 24h and 28h
MTB Product
MTB rims: Stocked in 32h. Only XC Flyweight rims are stocked in 28h as well as 32h
Please note that our valves are drilled for presta and spoke holes are made for external nipples only. If you have a custom drilling requirements please contact us.
Spoke Head This is a required option.
J-bend
Hub Color This is a required option.
Anodized-Black Matte
Anodized-Black
Anodized-Blue
Anodized-Gold
Anodized-Silver
Anodized-Green
Anodized-Orange
Anodized-Purple
Anodized-Red
Anodized-Black Aura
Powdercoat-Blue Baby
Powdercoat-Blue Candy
Powdercoat-Green Antifreeze
Powdercoat-Green Fluorescent
Powdercoat-Green Kawasaki
Powdercoat-Pink Fluorescent
Powdercoat-Purple Candy
Powdercoat-Red Candy
Black
Red
Green
Lime
Blue
Turquoise
Pink
Purple
Silver
Gold
Orange
Choose your hub shell colour. By default, Onyx hubs come with anodized black tension caps and end caps. These parts are available in other anodized-only colours, so please specify in the notes at checkout if you want something other than black.
Hub Brand This is a required option.
Onyx
Industry Nine
| Model | Weight | POE | Cost | Reliability | Quality | Unique Feature | Color Options | Warehouse Location | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novatec | 287g | 27 | 9 | 4 | 4 | Light | Three | China | NOVATEC |
| Bitex | 258g | 24 | 9 | 4 | 4 | Light | Two | China | BITEX |
| DT 350 | 374g | 18/36/54 | 7 | 8 | 7 | Quiet and reliable (18t option) |
One | China | DT SWISS |
| DT 240S | 320g | 18/36/54 | 3 | 10 | 9 | Quiet and reliable (18t option) |
One | China | DT SWISS |
| Industry Nine | 400g | 60 | 3 | 9 | 9 | Loud, engagement | Eleven | North America | INDUSTRY NINE |
| Onyx | 434g | Infinite | 2 | 9 | 9 | Silent, sprag clutch | Eighteen+ (Custom Available) | North America | ONYX |
* For the rank: 1 Worst, 10 Best.
* POE = Points of Engagement
* DT hubs come standard with an 18t star ratchet but are upgradeable to 36 or 54t.
* Average weight will vary slightly depending on axle and freehub combination.
Ratchet This is a required option.
Sprag Clutch
60T
Spoke This is a required option.
Sapim CX Ray USD +232.2
Sapim D-Light USD +92.2
| Brand | Model | Type | Thread Diameter (mm) | Weight(g) | Gauge | Riding Style | Available(Warehouse Location) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sapim | Race | Double Butted | 2.0 - 1.8 - 2.0 | 5.7g (260mm) | 14G | Heavy Duty | North America, China |
| Sapim | D-Light | Double Butted | 2.0 - 1.65 - 2.0 | 4.8g (260mm) | 14G | Versatile | North America, China |
| Sapim | CX-Ray | Aero | 2.0 - 0.9/2.3 - 2.0 | 4.4g (260mm) | N/A | Light Aero | North America, China |
| DT SWISS | Competition Race | Double Butted | 2.0 - 1.6 - 2.0 | 4.8g (260mm) | 14G | Versatile | China |
| Pillar | PSR X-TRA 1420 | Aero | 2.0 - 0.95/2.2 - 2.0 | 4.4g (260mm) | N/A | Inexpensive Aero | China |
Sapim D-Light – The best all-around and most popular spoke for carbon wheels. Lightweight but incredibly strong.
Sapim Race – Our strongest and stiffest spoke. These spokes are suitable for heavy or extremely aggressive riders who need a stiffer wheel.
Sapim CX-Ray – The lightest spoke in our lineup is still quite strong due to the elasticity and amazing fatigue life.
DT Competition Race - All Mountain and XC spoke used by the Chinese location as a substitue for the D-Light (depending on availability)
Pillar PSR X-TRA 1420 - An inexpensive bladed spoke, great for road and cyclocross riding.
Nipple This is a required option.
Aluminium Black
Aluminium Red
Aluminium Blue
Aluminium Gold
Aluminium Green
Aluminium Lime
Aluminium Orange
Aluminium Purple
| Nipple Brand | Model | Material | Color | Length | Available (Warehouse Location) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sapim | Double Square Secure Lock | Alloy | Black, Red, Green, Blue, Gold, Lime, Purple, Orange | 16mm | Norh America |
| Sapim | Polyax/ Polyax Secure Lock | Alloy | Black, Red, Green, Blue, Gold, Lime, Purple, Orange | 14mm | China |
| Sapim | Polyax Secure Lock | Brass | Black | 16mm | China |
| DT Swiss | DT SQUORX (PRO HEAD PRO LOCK) | Alloy | Black, Red | 15mm | China |
| DT Swiss | Standard PRO LOCK | Brass | Black | 14mm | China |
Finish This is a required option.
matte
Weave This is a required option.
UD
Decal This is a required option.
Non-removable black waterslide graphics
Road rims and flyweight rims use super light waterslide decals (glossy black). The decal is very thin and applied under a clearcoat so they are non-removeable.
Valve Stem This is a required option.
Add Valve Stem USD +7
None
We include enough valves to cover your individual rim purchase. We use a lightweight black alloy anodized valve with an oversized concave collar for easy gripping. A rubber o-ring goes in between the rim and the collar to help seal the rim and match the contour of the rim profile. The vavle core is removeable so you can add sealant withoutn removing your tire.
Link to tubeless valve instructions
Tubeless Tape This is a required option.
None
Add Tubeless Tape USD +8
We use a tubeless tape with high tensile strength and only one lap is required so it is very light. It uses a natural rubber adhesive that does not leave any residue on the rims.
Brake Pads This is a required option.
None
Add Brake Pads USD +15
4 pads will be included. These high performance brake pads are designed for carbon bike rims only and offer excellent stopping power even in the wet.
Instructions of brake pads
In Stock, typically ships within 2 business days
In Stock, typically ships within 2 business days
Non-Stocked, typically ships within 1-2 weeks
Non-Stocked, typically ships within 1-2 weeks
Recon Pro orders start shipping in October.
Weight: 890.00g+/-25
Final total: USD 580.00+(3.5% paypal fee included)
Weight: 890.00g+/-25
Final total: USD 391.00+(3.5% paypal fee included)
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RIM SPECS
At only 475g with an aerodynamic 45mm deep profile, the U45 is our jack-of-all-trades rim. Whether you are chasing KOMs on the mountain or racing your buddies to the next checkpoint, this wheel is for you.
With a 45mm depth, this wheel offers all the aerodynamic benefits of a much deeper profile in a lighter package that’s easier to control in crosswinds. If there’s climbing to do, these could be your best choice.
High TG: Our new resin system and construction method, combined with the 3k rim track, withstands over 280°C, dissipates heat, and lowers rim temperatures faster in between braking efforts. Gain confidence-inspiring brake performance on the steepest descents and wettest conditions with our matching brake pads.
Graphene Brake Track : Graphene added to the rim brake track allows for greater resistance to overheating with improved heat dissipation and reduced temperature accumulation during heavy braking. The grooved track helps evacuate trapped moisture between pad and rim in the wet, and brings more resistance when conditions are dry so less force at the lever is required.
AeroTek: Our latest aerodynamic profile decreases lateral wind resistance and is both more stable and faster in a crosswind. A wider profile allows for larger and more efficient tires to be used without an aerodynamic penalty. Traditionally a tire can form a lightbulb shape when mounted on a narrow rim, but the airflow is much smoother with our wider rims.
DuoTek: Our clincher rims are manufactured in two pieces and then joined together. When designing the rims, our engineers, in every detail, demanded fewer joints. Fewer joints mean higher strength and stability.
TuffTek: A high-grade customized epoxy resin is used in our prepreg, creating a stable base for all of our road rims. Epoxy is less brittle than polyester resins and offers excellent flexural strength. Our consistent resin system, coupled with a precise layup schedule, allows for an extremely reliable and durable product.
Tubeless : All of our rims are tubeless compatible with bead seat retention. In most cases a floor pump is all that is needed to seal our rims. The bead shape is tailored to each rim width to achieve the best fit. Our hookless and clincher profiles have a smooth radius to reduce the chance of a pinch flat.
T700: Constructed with premium Toray T700 carbon fiber. The best strength to weight ratio with no expense spared.
Pro Series: from date of purchase, 3 years warranty
Non-Pro Series: from date of purchase, 15 months warranty
Crash Replacement: from date of purchase, 30 months with 10%+ discount subject to rim model
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