How to Choose the right Carbon Wheel depth for you
If you are looking for ways to improve your ride, upgrading to high performance carbon wheels with ceramic bearings are the answer to finding free speed and the most performance gains from your equipment.
Finding the perfect match for your riding style and routes can sometimes be a difficult process. Opting for the right wheel depth for your needs forms the crux of how to choose the best carbon wheelset for you.
Below you can find a quick guide to Black Inc’s selection of carbon wheels to help you learn more about each wheel or wheelset.
HYPER 62
The HYPER 62 is Black Inc’s most advanced deep-section carbon fibre race wheelset to date. Built around proprietary carbon spoke construction, hidden threaded tip integration, and a 62 mm rim profile, the wheels combine low mass, high lateral stiffness, and refined aerodynamic efficiency at higher yaw angles, the wheels offer thoroughly peak performance in a race-ready package.
SIXTY TWO Carbon Aero Wheelset
Deep section aero performance
The Black Inc SIXTY TWO carbon aero wheelset offers a WorldTour level of responsiveness and cross wind stability that promises top performance on all types of terrains. Optimised for stability and control, the SIXTY TWO are ideal for punching up the hills or hammering on the flats. Finding the perfect balance between weight savings and aero advantages, the Black Inc SIXTY TWO can help any rider find that extra motivation to excel.
48|58 Carbon Aero Wheelset
All-around race performance
Developed to offer the perfect balance between aerodynamics and stability, the Black Inc 48|58 wheelset not only performs well in CFD or wind tunnel testing but offers exceptional performance in real-world situations. The rim design revolves around a shallower 48 mm rim section for the front and deeper 58 mm rim section for the rear wheel to boost stability in blustery riding conditions while offering exceptional aero efficiency. The rim shape enhances this effect with a continuously variable rate of curvature working to improve stability in cross winds.
FORTY SIX Carbon Gravel Wheelset
Aero and durable gravel performance
Combining durability, aero-efficiency, and wide tyre capability, the Black Inc FORTY SIX gravel racing wheelset offers a generous 27 mm inner rim width that perfectly accommodates tyres up to 57 mm (29 x 2.2-inch), providing a superior contact patch for enhanced traction and control. The 46 mm rim profile and aerodynamically shaped steel spokes ensure you maintain speed on fast-paced gravel sections and paved transitions.
28|33 Carbon Wheelset
Climbing and low weight performance
Offering an aero performance that belies its lightweight, the Black Inc 28|33 wheelset has been designed to be the perfect pair of racing wheels for all types of topographies. Lightweight enough to climb with ease, aero enough to slice through the wind at a wide range of yaw angles, and durable enough to handle rough roads as well as smooth tarmac, these wheels complement all styles of road riding. Designed specifically for modern tubeless 28mm tires, the Black Inc 28|33 wheelset matches high performance with reliability.
THREE Front Disc Wheel
Carbon tri-spoke time trial wheel
The Black Inc THREE is an innovative tri-spoke wheel that offers maximum aerodynamic advantage for time trials and triathlons. Optimising aerodynamics played a key role in the development of the wheel. The use of the three broad bladed carbon spokes creates a sail effect at off-centre yaw angles that decreases drag, and at certain angles even works to propel the wheel and rider. The one-piece wheel structure has been developed using CFD software for enhanced performance compared to a standard spoke wheel that can begin to stall when faced with blustery wind situations, like those frequently found at Ironman in Kona. The carbon lay-up guarantees lateral stiffness that is essential to the race-winning hopes of any competitor while providing a unique level of comfort and stability that encourage a rider to push to the absolute limits.
ZERO Rear Disc Wheel
Aero carbon time trial disc wheel
Designed to enhance the performance of any time trial or triathlon bike, the Black Inc ZERO rear carbon disc wheel uses Textreme carbon fibre which allows us to produce a lighter wheel while maintaining the same strength as previous models. Optimised for 25 mm tyres, the ZERO supports both traditional clincher tires or fully tubeless and offers improved lateral dish deviation even for large volume tubeless tyres. The Textreme carbon not only facilitates a lighter disc layup, but the outer pattern refreshes the aesthetics. Meticulously handcrafted, each disc wheel requires as much as 180 hours-worth of work to create, from layup through quality control. The Black Inc ZERO represents the fastest disc wheel option currently available on the market.
FIVE Track Front Wheel - Solid Carbon Spoke
Mass start track racing performance
The Black Inc FIVE Track uses a five spoke design combined with a 60 mm tubular rim profile to provide the ideal mix of straight-line aerodynamic efficiency with an ability to excel in group racing dynamics or in openair velodromes where wind conditions can be unpredictable.
The tubular rim uses an external width of 28 mm and is optimised for 700c x 23 mm tyres. Uniquely, the FIVE Track is available in three different hub variations: a 40mm x 12 TA, a 100mm x 12 TA, and a 100mm x M10 bolt hub width option.
SIXTY Track Tubular Carbon Wheelset
Sprint and bunch racing track performance
Designed to excel in sprint and bunch racing bikes, the Black Inc SIXTY Tubular Track Wheelset focuses on quick handling and extreme stiffness. The carbon rim is made using our strongest possible layup, capable of dealing with the massive amount of torque that the strongest track riders produce. The 20-spoke front and 24-spoke rear wheels use Pillar Wing 22 bladed and butted steel spokes, which are 30% stronger than traditional lightweight 2.0-1.5 spokes in order to enhance the wheels’ lateral, vertical, and torsional strength.
ZERO Track Carbon Disc Wheelset
Carbon tubular aero track disc wheelset
Optimised in collaboration with Aus Cycling, the Black Inc ZERO Track disc wheels prioritise stiffness, with aerodynamic performance designed for track conditions. To enhance rigidity, the wheels feature buttressed internal flanges, creating shear walls between the opposite wheel faces. This new technology which we’ve pioneered allows for the optimisation and reduction of several stiffness plies in the overall layup of both front and rear wheels. We’ve used a high polished surface finish, which extensive wind tunnel testing proved to be the most aerodynamic. Designed to pair perfectly with modern pursuit track bikes, the front ZERO Track is available in 40 mm and standard 100 mm OLD hub spec versions for the fork.
FIVE Carbon Spoke Road Wheelset
Aero lightweight radical performance
The Black Inc FIVE handcrafted solid spoke carbon wheelset features a specially designed one-piece rim and spoke blade construction. The lightweight wheelset also offers aerodynamic advantages that typically only deep profiled heavier wheels can approximate. The FIVE offers exceptional aero performance thanks largely to the NACA airfoil-optimized spokes, rims, and hubs. The one-piece wheel structure has been developed using CFD software for enhanced performance compared to a traditional mid-depth steel spoked wheelset. The aero performance considering the modest 30 mm rim profile is testament to the effectiveness of the design, while the rim’s minimal cross section prevents any unsteady deflection resulting from crosswinds.