Which carbon wheel for the mountains ?
The Gravity is enemy No. 1 for climbers wishing to tackle the toughest passes. The best carbon wheels for mountain roads are basically those that are light in weight. They must also offer other qualities that should not be overlooked.
Ultra-light wheels - but what other criteria ?
Riding in the mountains means that most of your time is spent climbing at speeds of less than 20km/h. Wheels must therefore offer optimized stiffness combined with reduced weight to facilitate relaunching. Easy riding downhill requires agile, maneuverable wheels and the changing weather conditions throughout the outing call for crosswind impermeability. Based on this analysis, we have developed wheel models dedicated to mountain road cycling, taking into account the following criteria:
Technical Criteria
Individual Criteria
Our flagship models for pure climbers
Since the very beginning, the Mountain Goat series has been dedicated to the high mountains. A low-profile rim height of 35mm was determined to be the perfect compromise. This rim height, which is insensitive to the wind, keeps the rotating mass in check while offering optimized stiffness for relaunching. Our selection of hubs enhances road performance, acceleration and ride comfort. Version 1 of the Mountain Goat weighs in at 1340g while the more recent version 2, fitted with the latest generation of carbon rims for improved handling and rigidity, weighs in at just 1205g.
Are other carbon wheel models suitable for mountain use ?
Yes, a model like Markhor D50 , the UCI-certified is suitable for this activity for those who know how to ride them. Featuring our very latest technology, with 1266g on the scale and a very low rotational mass, these wheels are perfectly capable of chaining together high-speed passes for the most demanding athletes. The corrugated profile spares you the danger of strong gusts of wind. These wheels have been designed to perform on any terrain without limits.