Description
Specification
| Rim | |
| Series | Drive 40D |
| Rim Type | Tubeless Compatible |
| Rim Depth | 40mm |
| Inner Width | 21mm |
| Outer Width | 28mm |
| Spoke | |
| Front Spoke Pattern | Radial |
| Rear Spoke Pattern | Radial |
| Spoke Count | 21F/24R |
| Spoke Type | Carbon cs-01 |
| Nipple Type | Alloy Secure Lock |
| Hub | |
| Front Hub | 12*100mm Ceramic Bearing |
| Rear Hub | 12*142mm Ceramic Bearing |
| Brake Interface | Center Lock |
| Freebody Type | 4 Pawls |
| Cassette Body | Shimano&XDR |
| Other | |
| Assembly Method | Handbuilt |
| Extras | Rim Tape,Tubeless Valve |
| Weight | F.560g R.700g |
| System Weight Limit | 275lbs / 125kg |
| Recommended Tyre Sizes | 700*25C-700*38C |
FEATURE:
The DRIVE series is based on Elitewheels, and a more experienced technical development team has been set up. The purpose is to create a more representative and more comprehensive product. At the same time, in order to repay the trust and expectations of Elitewheels’ loyal customers，thus we created the brand-new DRIVE series.
This is a disruptive wheel set that creates the higher performance advantages of carbon wheels. DRIVE DISC is currently the lightest carbon spoke wheel set, weighing only 1260g.
DRIVE uses Elitewheels’ UNI product technology to achieve such an extreme weight.Drive 40D is 22% stronger than rims made of normal T700 materials. *Read more about UNI technology.
Carbon fiber spokes have higher stiffness and higher tensile strength, the lateral response is 7% higher than that of equivalent steel spokes, and the high frequency vibration absorption capacity of carbon fiber spokes is stronger than that of steel spokes. It can provide better aerodynamics and excellent stability, giving you an advantage in full speed sprint and high-power climbing.
DRIVE series carbon spoke wheels, both front and rear hubs use S&S ceramic bearings, ceramic bearings further improve the wheel hub rolling efficiency and reduce rolling resistance.
Drive 40mm disc brake carbon spoke wheelset Rims
DRIVE RIMS
Drive 40D uses a brand new look. The appearance of each rim was hand made and unique, with a different carbon fiber texture on each rim surface.
Drive 40D has a rim height of 40mm, an inner width of 21mm and an outer width of 28mm. It was optimized again on the basis of the original U shape rim, the bottom was V-shaped appropriately so as to make a U/V shape. It can better reduce lateral wind resistance and improve the lateral turning stability. 21mm inner width is compatible with wider outer tires, allowing you to ride under relatively low tire pressure, which increases shock absorption ability and brings you with better riding experience.
Meanwhile, Drive 40D uses next-generation carbon fiber stacking technology inside the rims to remove the excess materials between the carbon spoke holes to achieve the lightest weight. Finally, combined with the latest UNI material technology(*Read more about UNI technology), Drive 40D is the lightest and best climbing wheel set.
Drive 40mm disc brake wheelset Carbon Spokes
CARBON SPOKES
The Drive 40D uses carbon fiber spokes made of high-modulus carbon fiber wire. Carbon fiber spokes have higher rigidity and higher tensile strength, and the lateral response is 7% higher than that of the same steel spokes, and the high frequency vibration absorption capacity of carbon spokes is stronger than that of steel spokes. Each spoke must pass the 400kgf standard tensile test before it can be used.
In the DRIVE DISC 40mm hand-knitting wheel, the tension value of each spoke of the front wheel and the rear wheel is almost the same, reaching 145kgf.
Therefore, DRIVE DISC 40mm can provide better aerodynamics and excellent stability, it will definitely give you an edge at crucial moments of the race. If you had never ridden a carbon spoke wheel set, it must be worth buying a Drive wheel set for yourself.
Drive 40mm disc brake carbon spoke wheelset Performance hub
PERFORMANCE HUB
Drive’s hub is eye-catching, stylish silver is representative. front hub uses 6803 ceramic bearing, rear hub uses 6902 ceramic bearing. The larger the bearing, the better the rigidity. On the premise of ensuring the performance output of the hub, we try to reduce the weight of the hub body and minimize the rolling resistance.
Drive 40D front wheel uses 21 spokes, including 7 spokes on the drive side, 14 spokes on the non-drive side. The disc brake side needs more spokes to absorb the force of high speed braking so as to make the braking smoother. The rear wheel has 24 spokes, 16 spokes on the drive side and 8 spokes on the non-drive side, leaving more spokes for power transmission and make the rear wheel more prominent in power transmission.
Drive 40mm disc brake carbon spoke wheelset Ceramic Bearings
CERAMIC BEARINGS
Ceramic bearings can make your speed faster. Both front and rear wheels of Drive use the ceramic bearings with very low friction coefficient. Ceramic bearing further increase the rim rolling efficiency with lower rolling resistance. At the same speed, you may have an obvious feeling that the low resistance ceramic bearing makes riding easier. Read more about ceramic bearings.
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