How To Get The Most From Your Carbon Wheels
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Carbon wheels are a big investment on your bike. They cost much more than traditional steel wheels, but their incredibly light weight makes them worth every penny. In this post I want to share with you how to make sure they last a long time, as well as one of the best sets of mountain bike wheels on the market.
It’s extremely important to remember that while carbon is very strong, it doesn’t take impact well. Improperly clamping your carbon wheels in a repair stand can cause some major damage. Also, much of the damage can’t even be seen, so you have to do everything you can to protect it while not riding. If you are concerned that your wheels may be damaged, have a pro inspect them. Carbon wheels can give out without warning when they are compromised!
Regular cleaning and maintenance of your wheels is the same as steel. Clean them with soap, water, and a soft cloth or towel. Be sure to thoroughly dry them off.
The biggest maintenance issue with carbon wheels is flat tires. When you ride on carbon, a flat tube is more than a pain in the butt, it risks ruining your wheel. As soon as you notice that you’re low on air, get off the bike! These wheels aren’t designed to take any sort of abuse without an inflated tire.
Also, be sure to check spoke tension frequently. Most carbon wheels are very tall, which means that spokes can almost come off before you notice that they are loose. Check them before and after every ride.
The Fulcrum Red Carbon Mtb Wheelset is one of the lightest and strongest mountain bike wheels currently available. They weigh in at a paltry 1450 grams, and have the strength to make them survive whatever punishment you throw at them. Another very cool feature of these wheels is something that they took from the racing circuit, each wheel has four spokes less than previous models, which reduces weight and makes maintaining their speed even easier.
Carbon wheels are the ultimate accessory on any mountain, road, or track bike, but with the upgrade comes increased maintenance. Follow the steps to make sure that your wheels last as long as the bike does!
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Pro-Lite Carbon Rim Waher |
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Pro-Lite Carbon Valve PadPro-Lite Carbon Valve Pad. Wheels Hubs Spares. Pro Lite specific Valve Pads, designed to fit Padova Disc rims. The pads covers the valve hole on the disc rim reducing any chance of slight wind resistance, and also gives your disc wheel the finishing |
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Vision QR-89 Mercury Carbon QR SetVision QR-89 Mercury Carbon QR Set. Wheels QR. Carbon monocoque lever with stainless steel shaft, springs and a forged aluminium nut. •Size:100mm O.L.D. (front) and 130mm O.L.D. (rear) •Finish: Clear coated carbon fibre •Weight: 98g / |
£124.99 More Information |
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PZ Racing Carbon MTB Skewer SetPZ Racing Carbon MTB Skewer Set. Wheels QR. Quality combination of hallow Cr-mo axle and carbon arm for this exquisite QR set. •Length – 100mm (front) and 135mm (rear) •Weight – 68g per pair. . |
£42.00 More Information |
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Halo XC-D Carbon WheelHalo XC-D Carbon Wheel. Wheels Factory MTB. The featherweight Halo 6-Drive 6 pawl, 5 bearing Disc rear hub ensures smooth, positive drive, whilst the alloy body and cassette keep the weight to a minimum. The inherently strong Halo ExciteD 23mm A-fram |
£213.99 More Information |
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Pro RC-50 Carbon Front WheelPro RC-50 Carbon Front Wheel: Excellent value 50mm profile carbon wheel. Monocoque 12 K carbon fibre rim Bonded alloy braking surface for light weight and rigidity on clincher 24 hole traditional spoke pattern Silver Sapim aero spokes Shimano Ultegra |
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Fulcrum Red Carbon Mtb WheelsetBuy now. Pay later on Fulcrum Red Carbon Mtb Wheelset. Fulcrum Red Carbon Mtb Wheelset: Reactivity is the key word in Red Carbon wheels which are already present on Julien Absalon's bike. The new top of the range Fulcrum off-road model implements |
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Pro RC-50 Carbon Rear WheelBuy now. Pay later on Pro RC-50 Carbon Rear Wheel. Pro RC-50 Carbon Rear Wheel: Excellent value 50mm profile carbon wheel Monocoque 12 K carbon fibre rim Bonded alloy braking surface for light weight and rigidity on clincher 24 hole traditional spoke |
£431.99 More Information |
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Pro-Lite Carbon Road Skewer SetPro-Lite Carbon Road Skewer Set. Wheels QR. Premium Pro Lite designed quick release set developed with team riders resulting in an unbeatable feather weight QR set. The Carbon construction offers high performance with half the weight. The smooth cam |
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DT Swiss XRC 330 Carbon C-Lock Wheelset |
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