Find your carbon wheel set
Carbon wheels are the ultimate upgrade when you’re looking to increase your performance and overall riding experience. We know it can be a difficult task to find the right wheel for you. On this page, we’ll provide you knowledge and expertise to find your perfect carbon wheel set.
From the benefits of carbon wheels and what sets them apart in comparison to other materials to how carbon wheels help you take your cycling performance to the next level; we will explain everything you need to know.
Scope offers a complete line-up of carbon wheels to provide the best option for any ride, to take you anywhere.
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What are carbon wheels?
Carbon wheels are a type of wheel built from carbon fiber, a light and strong material used to create lightweight components with a superior strength-to-weight ratio. Carbon wheels offer weight savings compared to traditional aluminum alloy wheels and provide a stiffer ride, improved acceleration and improved aerodynamics.
Carbon wheels have quickly gained a reputation among cyclists as essential equipment for improving speed and performance on a variety of terrains. Scope wheels are ready to explore any terrain – from smooth roads to rocky trails. The wheels are suitable for use in all weather conditions, such as sunny and dry conditions, but also during wet or winter conditions.
It’s important to know which carbon wheels are compatible with your bike’s setup. We are more than happy to assist you in making the right choice for your bike.
Benefits of carbon wheels
Carbon is the lightest material used in bicycle wheels, which means that you get a wheel that is lightweight and incredibly efficient. That translates into reduced effort when riding, giving cyclists a competitive edge as they are able to reach higher speeds quicker.
When it comes to versatility, carbon wheels are the way to go; they are perfect for road bikes, gravel bikes and mountain bikes.
Carbon wheels can be more comfortable than other wheels. Thanks to their lightweight construction and superior energy transfer called lateral stiffness. Lateral stiffness makes sure that all the energy you put into your pedaling, becomes a forward motion instead of a bending wheel that moves from side to side. With a stiffer wheel you can expect an overall smoother ride.
The lightweight construction of carbon wheels helps to reduce the amount of effort needed to reach higher speeds, while offering superior stability. You can also expect to see an improvement in performance; safe to say that carbon wheels will make you cycle faster!
Scope offers three categories of carbon wheels: Road, All-road and Off-road wheels
Road wheels
Scope road wheels are lightweight, stiff, and aerodynamically optimized. Scope road wheels offer pure road racing characteristics and don’t leave room for excuses when it counts. Available for both rim and disc brakes.
Our road wheels come in three varieties – Artech, R-Series and the S-Series.
Artech Series road wheels offer the fastest and lightest wheelsets developed for paved roads, without compromising on stiffness, durability, and safety.
The lightweight and aerodynamic Artech Road wheelsets are developed for climbing, all-round and aero purposes. All come with our latest technologies including our unique 3D printed hubs, the Aeroscale rim technology, and Carbonlite Aerospokes spokes. All of this will be offered for € 3998,- per set.
The R-Series wheels are more lightweight due to the lighter hub system and spokes. The hub features our diamond hardened ratchet system for direct engagement, improved durability and a significant reduction in weight. Besides that, the Race Series provide better aerodynamic performance and rolling resistance due to the AEA shaped wider rims in comparison to our Sport Series. All of this will be offered for € 1498,- per set.
The Sports series benefit from proven technologies from our previous generation carbon wheels and are brought to you with a very competitive price of € 998,- per set.
All-road wheels
Scope all-road wheels are developed for a variety of terrains. The wheels can be defined as pure gravel players, where the superb aero performance of our wheels are combined with the 30 mm external rim width to make this wheel set a cross over between an aero gravel bike, and the newest road aero bikes.
Our all-road wheels come in three varieties – Artech, R-Series and the S-Series.
Artech Series All-Road wheels offer the fastest and lightest wheelsets developed for paved and speedy gravel roads, without compromising on stiffness, durability, and safety.
The lightweight and aerodynamic Artech Road wheelsets are developed for climbing, all-round and aero purposes. All come with our newest technologies including our unique 3D printed hubs, the Aeroscale rim technology, and Carbonlite Aerospokes. With the 25 mm internal rim width, our All-Road wheels are developed for your aero and gravel bike supporting wider tires combined with a significant aerodynamic benefit. All of this will be offered for € 3998,- per set.
The Race series wheels are more lightweight due to the lighter hub system and spokes. The hub features our diamond hardened ratchet system for direct engagement, improved durability and a significant reduction in weight. Besides that, the Race Series provide better aerodynamic performance and rolling resistance due to the AEA shaped wider rims in comparison to our Sport Series. All of this will be offered for € 1498,- per set.
The Sports series benefit from proven technologies from our previous generation carbon wheels and are brought to you with a very competitive price of € 998,- per set.
XC Mountainbike wheels
Versatility without compromises is one of the key characteristics of our off-road wheelset. Combining light weight, lateral stiffness, comfort, and durability makes it the perfect choice for any XC track.
How to choose the right carbon wheels for your bike?
When it comes to choosing the right wheels for your bike, there are a couple of things that you need to take into consideration. Think about the surface you will ride on and what the terrain will be. Below overview gives you guidance in choosing the right Scope wheel set for you.
The best carbon wheels on the market
Scope Carbon Wheels are the ultimate choice for any cyclist looking for the best performance possible. We are a Dutch team of engineers and designers, who focus on continuously improving our products based on user benefits. Scope has strong partnerships and access to scientific knowledge that allows us to create high performance hand-built carbon wheels that offer superior performance and lighter weight.
Scope Carbon Wheels are designed with passion and dedication. We take pride in the quality of our products and guarantee that each wheel is built using only the best parts and materials. With these wheels, you can be sure you’re getting a wheel that’s designed to last and perform at the highest level. We do what we promise, no excuse!
FAQ
Carbon is a lighter material than aluminum, which makes it possible for carbon wheels to have higher rims but not a higher weight. A high rim makes a wheel more aerodynamic which therefore means that you can cycle faster! In addition, the unique properties of carbon wheels ensure better handling and more comfort. Carbon wheels not only offer some performance advantages, in our opinion they also make your bike look seriously cool – definitely a bonus if you ask us!
Read more about the difference of carbon and aluminum wheels in our blog.
Carbon wheels can help reduce weight and improve stiffness and aerodynamics, which leads to an increase in speed while riding your bike. However, other factors such as rider strength and technique also play a significant role in overall speed.
Read our blog if you want to learn more about speed increase and carbon wheels.
Carbon wheels can offer improved performance and reduce weight compared to traditional aluminum wheels. We also think that carbon wheels also make your bike look seriously cool! It depends on your individual needs and budget, but for many riders, carbon wheels can be worth the investment.
It’s not a problem to ride in the rain with your carbon wheels. Just keep in mind that when you have rim brakes, your break distance can extend when it rains heavily. With disc brakes this is not an issue. Moisture can cause damage to your bike in general, wheels included, so don’t forget to towel off after a wet weather activity.
Yes, they are! Carbon wheels are normally great for winter rides, but there are some things you need to take into consideration when riding outdoors during the winter. The weather conditions during winter often lead to wet roads with salt and/or sand spread on the road. This can have an effect on your bike, especially the brake track of your wheel. This might be a reason why many riders have so called winter bikes or wheels – in the end, this effect is the same for both carbon and alloy wheels.
The lifespan of carbon wheels depends on a variety of factors such as usage, maintenance and the riders weight, but a well-maintained set of carbon wheels can last for years. This makes carbon wheels the best option if you want to enjoy wheels for as long as possible.
Cleaning carbon wheels is best done with a gentle, pH-neutral cleaner and a soft cloth or brush. Avoid using abrasive cleaners or scrubbing too hard as this can damage the surface of the wheels. Keep your bike running strong by making sure it’s completely dry before storage or the next ride. Moisture can cause serious damage, so don’t forget to towel off after a wash or wet weather activity.
Carbon wheels are a lot stiffer than aluminum wheels, which allows faster acceleration out of a turn and more precise steering. This can all result in a smoother and more comfortable ride compared to aluminium wheels.
The choice between carbon and alloy wheels for MTB depends on the specific needs and preferences of the rider. Carbon wheels can offer improved performance and reduce weight significantly. Our carbon wheels combine light weight, lateral stiffness, comfort and durability all in once. This makes our off-road wheel set the perfect choice for any XC track.
If you need more advice regarding which wheel should be right for you, please use our wheel guide if you need personal advice, please do not hesitate to contact us.