Deep Section Aluminum Rims

If you want to go deeper you are better off with the latest generation carbon.

Deep section aluminum rims.

If you want the rim deep for aero you don t need to go that deep. You are getting some seriously good wheels for your money here. They re well made and come with excellent internals plus you can run them tubeless. Both wheels come in at a weight of a little less than 1800 g.

The new dt swiss prc 1400 spline clincher wheels come with deep section 65mm rims for aerodynamic efficiency. These are heavier but are cheaper than a complete carbon rim owing to lower manufacturing and development costs. The spokes are also black for a modern look with 18 in the front and 24 in the rear. 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.

It comes in a black anodized finish. The 3t accelero wheels are equally adept at meeting the demands of racing and training. Deep section rims range from around 30 mm. Carbon rims can be built much deeper than aluminum rims but with much less weight than a similar profle aluminum rim.

Wide and rounded is best. 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. 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. Deep section aero wheels offer some of the biggest speed gains you can find along with your helmet and clothing.

The pacenti sl23 and kinlin xc279 are in the sweet spot for aluminum rims. Carbon fiber rims provide the best benefit of a deeper aero profile without the weight penalty of an aluminum rim.