Buyer's guide: how to choose carbon wheels ?

Find out the answers to your questions and determine how to choose carbon wheels.

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How to select a carbon wheelset ?

It's true that choosing the ideal carbon wheel for your road bike is no easy task. Between performance, comfort and price, every detail counts.

Comparison of our road models for disc brakes

Find the ideal wheels with the help of our carbon wheel comparison to maximize your road performance !

Which Rim Depth for my bike ?

High or low profile? Rim height on a road or gravel bike has a major influence on wheel behavior.

What are the best climbing wheels ?

The best carbon wheels for mountain roads are basically those that are very light.

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

It all depends on the tires you're used to. Broadly speaking, on the road, we recommend an internal rim width of 19mm for pad brakes and 21 to 25mm for disc brakes.
Similarly, for gravel, we recommend an internal width of between 22 and 32mm. Contact us for more information.

We lace all disc-brake wheels (front and rear) with 24 spokes crossed by 2. Skate wheels are laced with 20 radial spokes at the front and 24 crossed-by-2 spokes at the rear. If you're planning a special application, we can adapt the racking to your needs.

Yes, all of our carbon wheels are tubeless ready : they can be used with a tubeless or a tube setup.

We offer a selection of hubs for mounting, all of which feature excellent manufacturing quality, excellent bearings, super geometry and reliability over time to enhance the performance of your wheels. Depending on your budget, the weight savings and bearing efficiency are more or less important. There's no wrong choice: your needs and your budget will guide you.

If this guide on how to choose carbon wheels hasn't answered all your questions, don't hesitate to contact us for advice: that's what we're here for.

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