Technologies

SMART ROAD RIM DESIGN

All wheels strike a balance between aerodynamics (for higher speeds), weight (for climbing and acceleration), and compliance (for comfort and control).

The rim design philosophy focuses on maximizing performance across all areas, blending aerodynamics, weight optimization, and reliability to deliver the best possible wheel experience. However, to optimize performance for specific needs, wheels are tailored to different uses.

AERODYNAMIC PERFORMANCE

All rims are designed with aerodynamics in mind. However, the rims in the RA series place more emphasis on the ultimate efficiency at higher speeds. Designs like the mini hook reduce turbulence, and the rim designs are optimized in the wind tunnel to reduce drag and also to create designs which improve stability in crosswinds.

WIND TUNNEL DEVELOPMENT

Every rim is tested and fine-tuned in the wind tunnel to ensure optimal aerodynamic efficiency. The result is a rim that minimizes resistance and maximizes speed.

IMPROVED CROSSWIND PERFORMANCE:

The rims are designed to handle crosswinds efficiently, offering stability without compromising speed or handling.

MINI-HOOK

There are pros and cons to both hookless and hooked rims. Hookless designs limit tyre choice and pressure range, which is why we use a mini-hook. It strikes the perfect balance—lightweight, secure, and compatible with a wider range of tyres and pressures. It also creates a smoother transition between tyre and rim, improving aerodynamics and giving a cleaner look.

WEIGHT OPTIMIZATION

Weight is always crucial for wheels, especially at lower speeds, like on climbs, where weight plays a bigger role than aerodynamics. Along with using high-quality, lightweight materials, the rim designs incorporate features that reduce stresses, resulting in stronger and lighter rims.

STRENGTH JUST WHERE IT'S NEEDED

By controlling the rim design and manufacturing process, we can add material only where it's needed for strength, saving weight elsewhere. The rim designs reinforce the areas around the spoke heads, allowing for higher spoke tension and resulting in a more reliable, durable wheel.

RELIABILITY AND DURABILITY

Precision engineering, high-quality materials, and smart design ensure a long-lasting, reliable wheel. The rims are built to endure tough conditions while maintaining consistent performance over time. The wheels are rigorously tested, both in the laboratory and in the real world, working with our professional teams and in-house testers to push them to the extreme, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance and durability.

ANGLED SPOKE HOLES

Matching the angle of the spoke hole to the angle that the spoke leaves the rim at means that we can greatly reduce the stress at the spoke head. Implementing this technology requires added design and manufacturing work but the result is a far more reliable wheel with less chance of breaking spokes.

ASYMMETRIC RIMS

Asymmetric rims, sometimes called offset rims, improve rigidity, strength, and reliability by reducing the difference in spoke tensions on different sides of the wheel. How does this work?

EQUALIZE SPOKE TENSIONS

Offset rims allow us to balance the spoke tensions on either side of the wheel. This balance of the tensions means that some spokes aren't taking more strain than others, meaning the forces through the wheel are more equally shared, and the result is a stronger, more reliable wheel.

OVERALL DESIGN INTEGRATION

From the beginning of the design process, we consider the entire system of wheel performance. The combination of aerodynamics, weight optimization, and reliable construction makes our rims the perfect choice for high-performance riding across various terrains.