The massive 35mm outer width of this rim allows you to run wider tyres for impressive uphill traction and downhill control. Plus, the BeadBite anti-burp hooks grip each tyre to the rim for a secure, uniform performance. Technologies: Vibrocore: Vibrocore technology is injected into Spank Vibrocore products and dramatically reduces vibrations that can lead to hand and arm numbness, fatigue and arm-pump. This additional technology also increases overall stiffness and fatigue life of the product. Vibrocore is one of the biggest innovations in Rim technology as it increases the radial compliancy, lateral stiffness and torsional strength while also damping vibrations from the trail. OohBah: The unique OohBah profile allows Spank to manufacture thinner-walled, wider-profiled, lighter rims without sacrificing strength or rigidity. Wider rims mean stiffer wheels and more tire spread, leading to greater traction and improved comfort, and tire performance. The ""wave"" shape of the OohBah inner tube adds strength and support to the vertical rim flange walls and prevent buckling. Normal straight or curved tube wells must be much thicker, and by default heavier, to offer the same support. BeadBite: At an incredible range of pressures, BeadBite is the solution to keeping your tires burp free and fixed in place. BeadBite rim technology enhances tubeless use with tires of all types and with a greater range of air pressures. BeadBite rims have 6 rows of tiny ridges that run along the vertical and horizontal faces of the bead seats. These tiny teeth create air seals between the rim and tire as the bead conforms into them under air pressure. They dramatically increase frictional forces on the tire bead, reducing the beads' ability to move vertically or horizontally (thus improving tire stability and reducing burps). The bead literally becomes trapped between the vertical and horizontal ridges, even at very low air pressures. Even in tubed applications, BeadBite rims tend to allow much lower air pressures with reduced risk of pinch flats.
Oohbah The unique OohBah profile allows Spank to manufacture thinner walled, wider profiled, lighter rims without sacrificing strength or rigidity. Wider rims mean stiffer wheels and more tire spread, leading to greater traction and improved comfort, and tire performance. The “wave” shape of the OohBah inner rim adds strength and support to the vertical rim flange walls and prevent buckling. Normal straight or curved tube wells must be much thicker, and by default heavier, to offer the same support.
The Spank SPIKE Race 33 features the unique Oohbah technology, found only on Spank rims and wheels. Traditionally, the central channel of a rim is slightly curved or flat on most rims, but the Spank-specific Oohbah design features a wave-like pattern in the centre. This Oohbah feature in the centre of the rim adds exceptional strength and makes the entire rigid and creates greater lateral stiffness, traits commonly only found on wheels that are much heavier. This structural benefit also allows Spank to make rims that are wider without having to add extra material, which would in turn make them heavier. Technologies: Bead Bite: At an incredible range of pressures, Bead Bite is the solution to keeping your tyres burp free and fixed in place. Bead Bite rim technology enhances tubeless use with tyres of all types and with a greater range of air pressures. Bead Bite rims have 6 rows of tiny ridges that run along the vertical and horizontal faces of the bead seats. These tiny teeth create air seals between the rim and tyre as the bead conforms into them under air pressure. They dramatically increase frictional forces on the tyre bead, reducing the beads’ ability to move vertically or horizontally (thus improving tyre stability and reducing burps). The bead literally becomes trapped between the vertical and horizontal ridges, even at very low air pressures. Even in tubed applications, Bead Bite rims tend to allow much lower air pressures with reduced risk of pinch flats Oohbah: The unique OohBah profile allows Spank to manufacture thinner walled, wider profiled, lighter rims without sacrificing strength or rigidity. Wider rims mean stiffer wheels and more tyre spread, leading to greater traction and improved comfort, and tyre performance. The “wave” shape of the OohBah inner tube adds strength and support to the vertical rim flange walls and prevents buckling. Normal straight or curved tube wells must be much thicker, and by default heavier, to offer the same support ERD ++: In recent years many new standards of nipples have been introduced, and nipple head heights vary. For this reason, Spank communicates ERD without including nipple head height, so the user can add the exact height of the nipples they have chosen for their build, (Inner Diameter of the Rim + 2X Spoke Bed Wall Thickness = ERD ++).
This super-strong rim features a 32mm profile height to provide a higher level of stability compared to a standard road rim; perfect for Gravel and Cyclocross sessions, and it's fully tubeless ready.
Capable of being your reliable companion for thousands of miles in the saddle, on all surfaces and riding conditions, the DT Swiss R500 Rim is the perfect balance between price and performance. Its 22mm internal rim width ensures the perfect tyre profile with modern wide tyres and it's disc brake specific.
Super-Light, Exceptionally Strong and Stylish The rim is created, then coated with a DT Swiss unique surface treatment to get the most out of aluminium. The finished rim is super-light, exceptionally strong and stylish. This version features an asymmetric design to provide the best performance with asymmetric hub flanges.
This rim is exceptionally light, superbly strong and stylish while having an asymmetrical construction to ensure optimal strength when used with asymmetrical hubs. This rim performs excellently for all areas of road riding and is ready to roll with you to the top of the podium.
This rim is super-light, strong and stylish, and is fully capable and ready for everything from training to racing. This rim performs excellently for all areas of road riding and is ready to roll with you to the top of the podium.
By providing the perfect tyre profile for wider tyres it optimises rolling performance, grip and traction while enhancing stability. Although it provides exceptional performance it also features superb reliability and durability, making it highly versatile and ready for any adventure.
This rim is very lightweight, wide and finds the perfect balance between performance and price while still being incredibly strong. It provides the perfect profile when using wide tyres and is stiff and strong, providing exceptional stability.
The DT Swiss R 460 road bike rim provides an exceptional tyre profile and meets the performance demand for wider tyres, which are a modern standard in the world of top-level road cycling. As well as being a high-performer, it features fantastic reliability and durability, which in turn makes this highly versatile and budget-friendly road rim ready for any adventure, terrain or race.
Perfectly suited to Gravel and Cyclocross riding, this modern road rim, which would have been classed as a Cross Country MTB specified rim only a few years ago is perfect of off-road adventure riding on your Drop-Bar bike.