Carolina 4.0

New for 2023, the Carolina 4.0 gravel wheelset.. Fast, efficent, light, strong. Featuring our Carolina Futureproof hubs or Industry 9 classics and Sapim D-Lite spokes mated to 16mm polyax nipples in a stong yet comfortable 2 cross pattern. The Carolina 4.0 wheelset is based on light weight but strong 40mm deep rims with a staggering 32mm external width and a 25mm internal channel perfect for tires from 35C thru 42C. Perfect for all modern gravel tires.  Each rim uses Northwest epoxy and features a weave of Toray carbon fiber. Attention is paid to every aspect of these rims allowing for perfect builds every time.

The wheelset complete with tape and valves weighs in at 1540 grams and 1500mm without the dressings. These wheels come standard in a 28 hole configuration. Carolina rims are rated for riders 235 lbs or less.  Carolina road and gravel rims are hooked vs hookless for the greatest possible combination of tire and rim combinations. Hooked rims provide more stability and tire retention, especially at higher tire pressures. Compared to auto or motorcycle tires, road tires have thinner casings whther they are 700x25 or 700x30 or ortherwise and are not stiff enough to hold themselves in place in extreme use. In other words, the tire diameter can enlarge, leading to a risk of blowoff at high pressures. Hooks serve as the guards for the tire beads by preventing the tire from expanding in diameter. Hooked rims increase the pressure at which the tire stays safe and secure on the rim. The tire pressure limit of our hooked road rims is 115psi and 80psi for gravel rims.  

All wheels come with Sapim Polyax Nipples (16mm). For tubeless set up, choose a standard aluminum valve stems or an Orange Seal premier valve stem set with a retaining nut to match your frame. Industry 9 hubs are kept in stock in limited numbers and colors and can be swapped out for a the ultimate in rides for an additional $500. Often with long lead times from i9, we ask you give us a call or plan early on availability of the Industry 9 option.

Allow a week to ten days for each wheelset build. All are built time of ordering. If you are active or retired military with proof of service, a teacher or police/fire fighter, please contact us prior to ordering for additional discount information.

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