Deep Section Carbon Rims

Most deep carbon rims are.

Deep section carbon rims.

Deep section rims are built from carbon fiber because aluminum rims of equivalent height would be very heavy and could not be rolled into a circle without wrinkling. The difference between basic training wheels and the best of this group can be as. The deep section rims are based around the d2 rim shape which the brand says offers the best aero performance in both head and crosswinds. Deep section aero wheels offer some of the biggest speed gains you can find along with your helmet and clothing.

Generally deep section wheels offer significant aero drag benefits over traditional shallow rims so that a rider can go faster for the same effort or the same speed for less effort says chris. The 30mm deep carbon rim disc brake boasts the brand s own two way fit technology which means they can be used with either clincher or tubeless tires. Carbon is simply much lighter and is the reason it s the material of choice for aero wheels. Building a deep section rim in aluminium would result in a very heavy wheel.