C38 Carbon Tubular Front

500 grams

If you want to buy speed this is one way to do it. The 38 mm deep carbon US made rim is a scant 290 grams. This along with a tubular tire means you could reduce the rotation weight almost one pound over a normal set of clincher wheels. Many people notice they can use on more gear going up hills over their training wheels.

Rim: 38 mm carbon tubular rim 290 grams. 20H front
Stainless Sapim CX Ray aero bladed spokes with alloy nipples front and non drive side rear. Brass chrome plated nipples drive side rear.
Front hub 100 grams. uses two R6 precision cartridge bearings
500 grams (weight without quick releases)
With quick release skewer (57 grams each).
700C tubular

Now for the bad news. Most people will tell you that if you’re 200 pounds you stand a good chance of cracking these wheels when you hit pot holes. They require special brake shoes which wear incredibly fast due to the hardness of the carbon. Brakes don’t work as well on them. They are a lot more fragile than alloy wheels. Even the pros don’t train on them. My average speed is about 16 mph and these wheels would be a waste of money for me. If I were going 25 mph in a race these wheels would buy me speed. It’s that simple.

Special offer: Since it’s very possible to trash a rim, I am offering a special rim replacement deal of $300 to replace a Neuvation C38 rim if you break it. This does not include spokes if they’re needed. Contact me for details.

IMPORTANT: Carbon wheels require special brake pads. I recommend the Kool Stop green or black pads available at most bike shops.

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