Having a mixed depth wheelset can improve the aerodynamics and handling of a bike. A shallower front wheel can make a bike easier to control as it is more resistant to crosswinds, while a deep section rear wheel can reduce aerodynamic drag. Mixed depth wheels are the favorite or many pro and experienced riders, as it can make for a more balanced ride.
Now we give riders the choice to customize their own wheelset, allowing for the front and rear wheel rim depths to be selected independently.
– Intended Use: Road
– Carbon Spoke Wheelset
– Disc Brake Wheelset
– Brake Interface: Center Lock by default
– Axle: Thru axle
*Availability Status: On backorder, usually shipped in 30-35 days
RimWheel Size 700c
Tire Compatibility Clincher/ Tubeless
Bead Type Hooked
Rim Depth Refer to Depth Options (36mm or 50 mm or 65 mm)
Inner Width 23mm
Outer Width 31mm
Hub Front Hub Spacing 12x100mm
Rear Hub Spacing 12x142mm
Bearing S&S Ceramic
Brake Compatibility Disc (Center Lock)
Freehub Type Ratchet
Freehub Compatibility Shimano / SRAM XDR
SpokeFront Spoke Pattern 3X/Radial (2:1)
Rear Spoke Pattern 1X/3X (1:2)
Spoke Count 21F/24R
Spoke Type Carbon Spoke (4.5mm)
Nipple Type Alloy Secure Lock
Spare Spokes 4PCS
OtherRim Finish Glossy Marbling Black
Extras Rim tape(Installed), Tubeless Valves(Installed), Spokes(4)
Weight (Pair) Refer to FAQ (without tubeless valves and rim tape)
Rider Weight Limit 270lbs/120kg
Compatible Tire Sizes 700 x 28-40C
Certification UCI Approved
RIMS
Drive II wheelsets feature wider, 23mm inner widths and 31mm outer widths, making them aerodynamically optimized for 28c and 30c tires. Wider tires allow for a more comfortable ride, as they can be run at lower pressures. The wider inner rim width gives wider tires a better shape, improving grip and comfort, while the 31mm external widths improve the overall aerodynamics when paired with 28mm or 30mm tires, which are now the norm in road cycling.
What makes our clincher, tubeless-ready rims unique is that we use a reduced hook design. We see the benefits and drawbacks of standard hooked as well as hookless rims and have found a way to offer the best of both worlds. Our ETRTO-compliant reduced hooks allow for the aerodynamic, durability, and optimal tire shape that hookless rims provide with the security, tire compatibility, and ability to run higher pressures that a clincher can offer.
Despite the increase in widths, we were able to keep the same weights as the original Drive wheelsets. This was accomplished in part due to our new advancements in our UNI carbon fiber layup technology.