The PNW’s high-quality part maker and common bike bling specialist, Chris King Precision Elements, has launched the primary recyclable carbon aero wheelset. The brand new ARD44 is designed for “severe cyclists who need all-out velocity on flats, climbs, and thru corners”.
The ARD44 was designed and constructed with CSS Composites, which specialise in thermoplastic carbon fiber expertise and are the inventors of FusionFiber.
These new wheels are constructed on Chis King’s R45D hub and an aero-profiled, 44mm deep Fusion Fiber rim. Chris King claims that “this mix delivers unparalleled energy switch, velocity, and stability.”
ARD44 rims are stated to be examined to face up to 275% of the UCI commonplace for impression resistance. Plus, they’re examined to a minimal of 950lbs of spoke pull drive.
What’s FusionFiber?
Right here’s the fast model…conventional carbon fiber parts are made with thermoset carbon fiber and epoxy resin the place the strands of carbon are woven collectively and blended with epoxy, which you then use to put up a desired part.
As a substitute of blending carbon fiber with epoxy, FusionFiber combines carbon fiber with Nylon. The nylon fiber bonding course of produces a extra versatile materials that tends to dampen impression higher and be much less brittle than epoxy.
Greg Hudson, the Wheel Product Supervisor at Chris King says, “…these ARD44 wheels characterize every little thing we’ve come to grasp about what makes riders quicker. We already had a hub we knew outperformed the competitors, however getting this rim accomplished the image”.
Hudson continues, “That the rim may be made in a extra sustainable means, and that, in the end, is the cherry on high.”
They are saying the ARD44 rim has a secure, responsive, and nimble trip. And as a consequence of its damping qualities, reduces bodily fatigue and pressure on the rider. This sort of vibration damping may provide higher traction and a extra snug trip, serving to to maintain the rider contemporary.
Aerodynamically tailor-made for 28mm – 32mm tires, sporting a 25mm inner width, and 30.5mm exterior width, the ARD44 can accommodate tires as much as 47mm in width. Optimizing the interface between the tire and rim mattress, it makes use of a TSS hookless, tubeless rim design to make for straightforward set up and upkeep.
Adorned with new wheel logos utilizing a minimalistic interpretation of the enduring Chris King brand, you will get the wheels with any of the 2023 colours/finishes to coordinate with any bike.
ARD44 Wheelset Specs
- Obtainable with Ceramic or Metal Hub bearings (+$120 for ceramic improve)
- 44mm Depth Entrance and Rear
- Weight – 1525g / Set, 435g (+/- 15g) Rim
- R45D Hubs out there in all 2023 Coloration choices
- R45D Hubs out there in all 2023 Coloration choices
- ISO 5775/ETRTO 25-622 Rim Bead Seat TSS Hookless rim design for seamless compatibility with trendy TSS street and gravel tires.
- FusionFibertm Thermoplastic development for unequalled consolation, velocity, and dealing with.
- 25mm inner rim width / 30.5 exterior width
ARD44 Wheelset Retail
Retail: $2850
The ARD44 wheelset comes with a Lifetime Guarantee and is offered now by way of licensed Chris King sellers and on the Chris King web site.
