After years of research and development, our engineers have made advancements in maximizing a rim’s durability and responsiveness without adding material, allowing for the next generation of Drive wheels to remain lightweight, despite increasing inner and outer rim widths to support wider tires.
The Drive 36D II was designed to be the perfect climbing wheelset, weighing just 1260 grams for the pair.The U/V-shaped rim profile improves lateral airflow, increasing stability on fast descents and in windy conditions.
In addition to optimizing the rim design, the second generation of Drive wheels comes with several upgrades, namely ETRTO-compliant reduced hooks to offer better aerodynamics, comfort, and traction, quality S&S ceramic bearings, 4.5mm carbon spokes, and our one-of-a-kind Kinetic hub, which features a conical ratchet design.
– Intended Use: Road
– Carbon Spoke Wheelset
– Disc Brake Wheelset
– Brake Interface: Center Lock by default
– Axle: Thru axle by default
*Availability Status:
1) Fusion gold decals, Usually shipped in 10-15 days.;
2) Black decals on backorder, usually shipped in 25-35 days.
Rim Wheel Size700c
Tire Compatibility Clincher/ Tubeless
Bead Type Hooked
Rim Depth36mm
Inner Width23mm
Outer Width31mm
Spoke
Front Spoke Pattern 3X/Radial (2:1)
Rear Spoke Pattern1X/3X (1:2)
Spoke Count21F/24R
Spoke TypeCarbon Spoke (4.5mm)
Nipple TypeAlloy Secure Lock
Spare Spokes4PCS
Hub
Front Hub Spacing12x100mm
Rear Hub Spacing12x142mm
Bearing S&S Ceramic
Brake Compatibility Disc (Center Lock)
Freehub Type Ratchet
Freehub Compatibility Shimano / SRAM XDR
Other
Rim Finish Glossy Marbling Black
Extras Rim tape(Installed), Tubeless Valves(Installed), Spokes(4)
Weight (Pair) 1260±30g (without tubeless valves and rim tape)
Rider Weight Limit270lbs/120kg
Compatible Tire Sizes 700 x 28-40C
Certification UCI Approved
RATCHET HUBS
The Drive G36’s features our new Kinetic hub, which contains two high engagement 50T(7.2°) star ratchets machined into a conical shape, which allows for a increase in surface area. This leads to increased longevity and durability, as torque can be distributed over a larger area. The Kinetic hub also makes use of a stronger spring, which reduces skipping and slipping under load.
The front and rear hubs both make use of hybrid Steel TPI bearings, which offer performance gains in rolling resistance, saving you precious watts. We machine our own high-precision hubs in-house with Fanuc CNC machines to tolerances of just 0.02mm, improving longevity. The hubs also feature waterproof seals to eliminate ingress, preventing bearing contamination.
WIDER RIMS
The Drive G36 features a wider 25mm internal rim width, that allows you to run wider, 700*30c-50c tires, giving you more traction and confidence when riding. This flexibility allows for both road riding and trail riding. Advancements in carbon fiber layup have made it possible to reduce weight while further improving impact resistance.
The rims use an ETRTO-compliant reduced hook design that gives the benefits of a hookless rim, without sacrificing safety at higher tire pressures. The reduced hook design increases durability, creates a better tire contact patch for improved grip and stability, reduces weight, and improves aerodynamics due to an enhanced tire-to-rim interface.
RACE-READY SPOKES
Sapim CX-Ray, spokes are known for being lightweight and durable, making them the favorite of pro riders. We take precautions to ensure that spoke windup is minimized so wheels don’t go out of true. After the initial truing, the wheel is sideloaded. This process is repeated again. The wheels are sideloaded a total of 16 times. We see this as an essential quality control standard. As a result, our wheels are guaranteed to stay within 0.2mm of true.
DURABILITY
At Elitewheels, we do all of our own testing. During the development phase, each wheelset undergoes more than 20 tests. The Drive G36 has flawlessly passed our 20,000km rough surface factory/laboratory tests which simulate gravel riding conditions, far exceeding the en 17406 test standard.
In our maximum vertical impact test, the G36 passed, making it 2.7x stronger than UCI’s standard, giving you peace of mind when riding in rough terrain.
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