{"product_id":"the-featherweight-aero-carbon-wheelset","title":"The Featherweight Aero | 700c Carbon Road Wheelset","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight is the cheapest speed you will ever buy.\u003c\/strong\u003e A rider can spend a season training for watts, or spend one afternoon changing what those watts have to move. Rotating mass sits at the worst possible place on a bicycle: every gram in the rim has to be accelerated twice, once forward and once in rotation. That is the arithmetic behind a carbon wheelset, and it is why the difference is felt in the first hundred metres of a climb rather than measured on a spec sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are 700c carbon rims built in a rim-brake configuration with a UD matte finish and a 28 mm outer width that carries modern 25C to 38C tyres. Rim depth is available at 38, 50, 55, 60 and 82 mm, which covers everything from a climbing build to a flat-course time-trial setup, and the inner width of 18.5 to 19 mm supports the wider tyres that riders now run for grip and rolling resistance. The rims are clincher and tubeless compatible, laced 20 spokes front and 24 rear on Pillar 1423 spokes, with a ceramic or standard hub option that changes bearing drag and long-term service intervals. Rider weight limit is 285 lbs (130 kg), and the warranty runs 1,000 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon is not a magic material; it is a set of layup decisions. These rims hold shape under braking heat, keep spoke tension through potholes and stay true across a season of road surface rather than a season of smooth tarmac. If you are chasing a personal best on a familiar hill, this is where the seconds come from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou do not need a new engine. You need less to carry.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin: 24px 0; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-features\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ 700c full carbon rims with a UD matte finish, rim-brake configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ Five rim depths - 38 \/ 50 \/ 55 \/ 60 \/ 82 mm - to match climbing, road and time-trial builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ 28 mm outer width with 18.5-19 mm inner width, compatible with 700x25C to 38C tyres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ Clincher and tubeless compatible, so you can run either setup on the same rim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ 20F \/ 24R spoke count laced on Pillar 1423 spokes for stiffness without excess drag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ Ceramic bearing or standard hub options, covering both low drag and easy servicing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e✦ Rider weight limit of 285 lbs (130 kg) and a 1,000-day warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\" style=\"margin-top: 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e ELITEWHEELS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e PRO (R10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheel Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700c\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheel Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrake Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rim brake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e UD matte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRim Depth Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38 \/ 50 \/ 55 \/ 60 \/ 82 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOuter Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInner Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18.5 \/ 19 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRim Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clincher \/ Tubeless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTyre Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700 x 25C to 38C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpokes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pillar 1423, 20F \/ 24R\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRider Weight Limit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 285 lbs \/ 130 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,000 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-applications\" style=\"margin-top: 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wheelset for the rider who already has a road bike they like and wants it to feel different. Club riders chasing a faster loop, triathletes who need a deeper rim on race day and a shallower one for the hills in between, and commuters on fast road bikes who value the reduced vibration a wider carbon rim passes to the bars. Rim-brake compatibility makes it the natural upgrade for the generation of road bikes built before disc brakes became universal, which is still the majority of machines in most garages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\" style=\"margin-top: 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which rim depth should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Shallower rims, 38 to 50 mm, are the all-round choice: lighter to spin up, easier in crosswinds and comfortable on long rides. Deeper rims, 55 mm and above, hold speed better on flat ground and in time trials but ask for more steering input when the wind turns sideways. If you ride one wheelset for everything, start at 38 or 50 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are these compatible with my rim-brake frame?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: They are built for rim brakes, so they suit caliper and cantilever frames. Check your brake pad clearance and fit carbon-specific pads - standard rubber pads designed for aluminium rims generate more heat and wear the braking surface faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I run them tubeless?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes. The rims are clincher and tubeless compatible, so you can run a tube or set them up tubeless with the appropriate tape and sealant. Tubeless with a 28 mm tyre at lower pressure is the setup most riders land on for road comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between the hub options?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The ceramic bearing option reduces drag and extends service intervals but costs more; the standard hub option is easier to source bearings for and cheaper to maintain. Racers generally choose ceramic, high-mileage riders often prefer the standard hub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What tyres fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The rim takes 700 x 25C through 38C, which covers road tyres, wider 32 mm all-road tyres and the light gravel end of the range. The 28 mm outer width supports the wider tyre shapes properly, so a 32 mm tyre sits with a good profile rather than a light-bulb overhang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How much does a wheelset like this change my ride?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Rotating weight is felt most under acceleration and on climbs, less so at steady speed on flat ground. If your regular route has hills or rolling terrain, the change is obvious in the first ride. 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