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RACE WHEELS

RIM

Comprising of the upper and outer edge, race wheel rims will have more depth (50mm and more) than training wheels for wind-cheating benefits.

SPOKES

A number of rods threaded from the hub to the rim that give the wheel tensile strength.

HUB

The central part of the wheel, consisting of the axle, bearings and a hub shell to which spokes are attached.

Want to go faster on the bike? Then some carbon wheels with deeper rims to slice through wind are one of the most proven investments you can make. While your legs are the most important piece of the puzzle in the quest for speed, when we’re talking about time you can save using deep rims compared to standard training wheels over an hour, we’re often dealing in minutes rather than

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