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  • Rear wheel vision trimax 35
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    Rear wheel vision trimax 35
    • €149.99
  • 3T Discuss C35 prototype carbon rear wheel 10s
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    3T Discuss C35 prototype carbon rear wheel 10s
    • €119.99
  • Rear wheel FSA K-force carbon tubular 10s
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    Rear wheel FSA K-force carbon tubular 10s
    • €249.99
  • Front wheel Campagnolo Bora Ultra Two 50 mm
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    Front wheel Campagnolo Bora Ultra Two 50 mm
    • €249.99
  • Carbon wheels Vedioso used 50 mm 11s
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    Carbon wheels Vedioso used 50 mm 11s
    • €499.99
  • Fulcrum carbon 80mm wheels
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    Fulcrum carbon 80mm wheels
    • €599.99
  • Carbon front wheel Giant ART ATF 23
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    Carbon front wheel Giant ART ATF 23
    • €299.99
  • Craft carbon road wheel max wheel flat carbon 20 mm
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    Craft carbon road wheel max wheel flat carbon 20 mm
    • €399.99
  • Carbon rear wheel Equinox advantage RT38C Plus Campagnolo
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    Carbon rear wheel Equinox advantage RT38C Plus Campagnolo
    • €269.99
  • Carbon road wheelset Novatec X-perti W1 tubular
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    Carbon road wheelset Novatec X-perti W1 tubular
    • €659.99
    • €999.99
  • Zipp 303 carbon front wheel used
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    Zipp 303 carbon front wheel used
    • €219.99
  • Carbon wheelset Novatec Xperti W1 Shimano
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    Carbon wheelset Novatec Xperti W1 Shimano
    • €653.40
    • €990.00
  • Carbon rear wheel Bontrager Aeolus PRO 3
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    Carbon rear wheel Bontrager Aeolus PRO 3
    • €649.99
  • Front wheel Bontrager Aeolus 3 TLR carbon
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    Front wheel Bontrager Aeolus 3 TLR carbon
    • €389.99
  • Carbon front wheel Bontrager Aura 5 tire
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    Carbon front wheel Bontrager Aura 5 tire
    • €329.99
    • €499.99
  • Carbon rear wheel Equinox balance RT033 tubular
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    Carbon rear wheel Equinox balance RT033 tubular
    • €431.99
    • €599.99
  • Zipp tubular carbon wheels
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    Zipp tubular carbon wheels
    • €289.99
  • Carbon rear wheel Hope RS4 tubular
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    Carbon rear wheel Hope RS4 tubular
    • €109.99
  • Road bike carbon rim Edge 50FC 50 mm 20 holes
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    Road bike carbon rim Edge 50FC 50 mm 20 holes
    • €114.99
  • Carbon wheelset Bontrager Aura 5 TLR
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    Carbon wheelset Bontrager Aura 5 TLR
    • €849.83
    • €1,259.00

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Carbon rim brake wheel: performance and lightness for your road bike

Among the components that truly transform the behavior of a racing bike, the road bike wheels play a key role. The carbon rim brake wheel remains a benchmark for passionate cyclists who still ride with traditional brakes. It combines lightness, stiffness, and aerodynamics, while offering an outstanding performance-to-weight ratio for road cycling.

Key features of a carbon rim brake wheel

The carbon rim brake wheel stands out primarily thanks to its material. Carbon allows weight savings without sacrificing stiffness, improving both efficiency and responsiveness. Here are the main features:

  • Carbon construction: lightweight, responsive, and stiff rims that maximize power transfer.

  • Rim profile: available in low (ideal for climbing and accelerations), mid (versatile), or high (aero-focused) depths.

  • Braking system: designed to work with carbon-specific brake pads, ensuring better heat dissipation and controlled wear.

  • Lightweight design: a major advantage when climbing or accelerating out of corners.

  • Compatibility: most carbon rim brake wheels fit 10, 11, or 12-speed cassettes depending on the freehub body.

Advantages of carbon rim brake wheels

Opting for a set of carbon rim brake wheels for your road bike means choosing a real performance boost.

  • Weight reduction: a carbon wheelset can save several hundred grams compared to aluminum.

  • Improved lateral stiffness: ideal for sprints and out-of-the-saddle efforts.

  • Optimized inertia: deeper rims help maintain speed more efficiently on flat terrain.

  • Premium aesthetics: carbon wheels give your racing bike a sleek, high-end look.

Specific considerations

While carbon rim brake wheels deliver excellent sensations, a few aspects should be taken into account before purchasing:

  • Braking in wet conditions: less powerful than on aluminum rims, requiring anticipation.

  • Use of dedicated pads: essential to protect the rim and achieve optimal braking.

  • Heat dissipation: during long descents, it is recommended to alternate braking to avoid overheating.

  • Maintenance: regular checks of the braking surface and spoke tension are necessary.

Carbon rim brake or disc: choosing based on your bike

In recent years, disc brakes have dominated the road bike market. However, the carbon rim brake wheel still has many enthusiasts, especially thanks to its lightweight design and mechanical simplicity. If your frame is built for rim brakes, investing in a carbon wheelset remains an excellent way to upgrade your ride.

To sum up, the carbon rim brake wheel is an ideal choice for cyclists looking to enhance their road bike equipped with traditional brakes. Lightweight, efficient, and stylish, it makes every ride a real sporting experience—whether climbing, riding flat, or tackling long endurance events.

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