{"title":"Hyperlight Series","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"rcx-hyperlight-carbon-spoke-disc-brake-ratchet-hub-road-bike-wheelset","title":"RCX Hyperlight (Road)","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eRCX Hyperlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eRCX Hyperlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e Rims\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/3661\/9606\/files\/RCX27_Hyperlight_Decals.jpg?v=1770736683\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eWeighing just 835 grams for a wheelset, the RCX Hyperlight at a rim depth of 27mm takes the concept of what a lightweight wheel can be to the next level. It is the World's lightest UCI approved wheelset. One of the primary ways this was achieved was with an advanced carbon layup. Our lightweight rims our nearly unmatched when it comes to low inertia, significantly improving acceleration. The rims are designed with lateral stiffness in mind, flexing only 8.3mm under a 30kg load, making them more than 23% stiffer than our RCX45 Ultralight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe rims feature 24mm inner widths and 28mm outer widths. The rims feature ETRTO-compliant mini-hooks, meaning they offer the weight benefits of hookless wheels while offering the safety and tire compatibility of hooked rims.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eIn order to compensate for the additional weight of the valve on tubeless and inner tube setups, we have added carbon fiber to the rim directly opposite of it in order to balance the wheel, creating a smoother ride.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe RCX27 Hyperlight wheelset have survived an 85-joule vertical impact test, more than twice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e the UCI's requirement. That makes these wheels suitable for everyday riding, not just climbing. Tubeless tape comes pre-installed, and tubeless valves and spare spokes are included in the box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eDecals are laser engraved, giving the wheels a unique look while saving additional weight. Learn more about laser engraving \u003ca title=\"Laser Engraved Carbon Rims\" href=\"https:\/\/particle-bike.com\/blogs\/news\/all-about-laser-engraved-decals\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eSee \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/particle-bike.com\/blogs\/news\/the-difference-between-ultralight-light-and-team-version-wheelsets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e for more information on the difference between Hyperlight, Ultralight, Light, and Team version wheels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eRim Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/3661\/9606\/files\/RCX27_Hyperlight_Profile.jpg?v=1770737627\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ePrecision Ratchet Hubs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/3661\/9606\/files\/SR1_Hubs_Side_By_Side.png?v=1770737170\" alt=\"SR1 Hubs Side By Side\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAt Particle, we try to avoid marketing trends and tech that don’t offer real world performance gains. For this reason, we have chosen to use the gold standard of hub design, the star ratchet. The RCX27 Hyperlight comes solely with our SR1 hubs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eSR1 hubs are perhaps the lightest ones ever made for the newest generation of carbon spokes. They feature aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, ratchets featuring a low-friction coating, and a choice between TPI steel and ceramic bearings with tighter tolerances and better sealing than those from S\u0026amp;S, allowing for longer lifespans. The SR1 hub comes with only 36T ratchets, which offer lower rolling resistance and greater longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe SR1's hub shells and axles have been machined to 0.005mm and 0.003mm tolerances respectively, making them the most precise hubs available, therefore lowering rolling resistance and improving bearing longevity. The hubs use labyrinth seals and double layer contamination barriers, so there is a significant reduction in the likelihood of ingress, effectively protecting bearings and ratchets from the elements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eServicing is simple, as no tools are required. Star ratchets are also simple to clean and replace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003earbon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003epokes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/3661\/9606\/files\/1ebd5ebd762de6d9a251d8b2170d2376.png?v=1755443967\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eIn order to push the limits of what a performance wheelset can be, The RCX27 Hyperlight wheelset comes with 4th generation spokes replaceable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Carbon vs steel spokes: Which is best?\" href=\"https:\/\/particle-bike.com\/blogs\/news\/carbon-vs-steel-spokes\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ecarbon spokes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e. 4th gen spokes weigh just 2.1 grams  including nipples, making them the lightest spokes commercially available. As opposed to most carbon spokes, they offer a more comfortable, compliant ride that is more keen to steel spokes. 4th generation spokes achieve such a low weight due to titanium spoke heads and threads as well as different profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne thing that not well-known is that not all replaceable carbon spokes are made the same. After comparing the carbon spokes from several manufacturers, we have settled on what we feel is the future. The hubs we have chosen have closed flanges, ensuring there is no risk of our spokes popping out, which is a concern on some carbon spoke wheelsets. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eIn addition, spokes are mechanically secured so they do not twist, ensuring they always stay in the most aerodynamic orientation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOur carbon spokes have been thoroughly tested and can survive more than 4000 newtons of tension, as opposed to steel spokes, which break under loads of between 2600-3200 newtons. We even provide spare spokes in the box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eSteel and Ceramic Bearing Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne of the most overlooked parts of a wheelset is the bearings. The RCX27 Hyperlight comes with the choice between TPI steel and ceramic bearings. TPI bearingshave improved seals and tighter tolerances when compared to S\u0026amp;S bearings, increasing their lifespan. The front hub has large 6803 bearings, improving durability, increasing longevity, and reducing rolling resistance, while each rear hub uses two 15267 bearings. The freehub features two 6802 bearings. Our bearings use mixed contact seals to protect them from contamination, improving longevity, while offering low rolling resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e*Warning: Ceramic bearings by nature are more fragile and are intended for smooth roads only. They are easily damaged if you accidentally ride into a pothole or off a curb. They are not suitable for gravel riding. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eFor more information about steel vs ceramic bearings, please see this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/particle-bike.com\/blogs\/news\/ceramic-vs-steel-bearings-which-is-best\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003earticle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"3-Year Warranty \/ TPI Steel (LIMITED STOCK)","offer_id":43871034605654,"sku":null,"price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-Year Warranty \/ TPI Ceramic (+$50) (LIMITED STOCK)","offer_id":43871034671190,"sku":null,"price":2049.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-Year Warranty (+$150; Only Rims Covered after 3 Years) \/ TPI Steel (LIMITED STOCK)","offer_id":43871034802262,"sku":null,"price":2149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-Year Warranty (+$150; Only Rims Covered after 3 Years) \/ TPI Ceramic (+$50) (LIMITED STOCK)","offer_id":43871034867798,"sku":null,"price":2199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lifetime Warranty (+$300; Only Rims Covered after 3 Years) \/ TPI Steel (LIMITED STOCK)","offer_id":43871034998870,"sku":null,"price":2299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lifetime Warranty (+$300; Only Rims Covered after 3 Years) \/ TPI Ceramic (+$50) (LIMITED STOCK)","offer_id":43871035064406,"sku":null,"price":2349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/3661\/9606\/files\/rcx-hyperlight-road-2664429.jpg?v=1782882494"},{"product_id":"gcx-hyperlight-carbon-spoke-disc-brake-ratchet-hub-road-gravel-bike-wheelset","title":"GCX Hyperlight (Road\/Gravel)","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eGCX Hyperlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eGCX Hyperlight Rims\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/3661\/9606\/files\/GCX52_Hyperlight_Wheelset_Side_by_Side.jpg?v=1770736683\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eStarting from just 955 grams for a 45mm-deep wheelset, the GCX Hyperlight truly represents the next generation of carbon wheels. They are the world's lightest UCI approved road\/gravel wheels. One of the primary ways this was achieved was with a cutting edge carbon layup. Our lightweight rims are essentially unmatched when it comes to low inertia, significantly improving acceleration. They currently represent the lightest production wheels of their rim depth. Not only are they lightweight, but they are also responsive. In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/particle-bike.com\/pages\/comparative-testing\" title=\"comparative wheel testing\"\u003elaboratory testing\u003c\/a\u003e, the GCX45 Hyperlight has been shown to have a lateral stiffness 14% greater than the GCX45 Ultralight and 29% greater than the RCX45 Ultralight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe rims are hooked, feature 25mm inner widths, and are tubeless compatible. In order to compensate for the additional weight of the valve on tubeless and inner tube setups, we have added carbon fiber to the rim directly opposite of it in order to balance the wheel, creating a smoother ride.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eGCX Hyperlight wheelsets can survive 100-joule vertical impacts, making them 2.5x stronger than\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e the UCI standard demands, matching the strength of the GCX and RCX Ultralight wheels. As a reference, 100 joules is the standard for XC MTB wheels. This makes the wheels strong enough for everyday riding and even racing, not just climbing. Tubeless tape comes pre-installed, and tubeless valves and spare spokes are included in the box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eDecals are laser engraved, giving the wheels a unique, minimalistic aesthetic while saving additional weight. Learn more about laser engraving \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/particle-bike.com\/blogs\/news\/all-about-laser-engraved-decals\" title=\"Laser Engraved Carbon Rims\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eSee \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/particle-bike.com\/blogs\/news\/particle-wheels-the-difference-between-hyperlight-ulralight-light-and-team\" title=\"Difference Between Hyperlight, Ultralight, Light, and Team Wheelsets\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e for more information on the difference between Hyperlight, Ultralight, Light, and Team version wheels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eRim Profiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/3661\/9606\/files\/GCX_Hyperlight_Rim_Profles.png?v=1773905530\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ePrecision Ratchet Hubs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/3661\/9606\/files\/GCX_Hyperlight_Rear_Hub.jpg?v=1770736684\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAt Particle, we try to avoid marketing trends and tech that don’t offer real world performance gains. For this reason, we have chosen to use the gold standard of hub design, the star ratchet. We now offer two different hubs, the SR1 and the AR1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAR1 hubs are used on our base configuration. They come with 36T, 45T, and 54T ratchet options as well as the choice between S\u0026amp;S ceramic or steel bearings. We recommend 36T ratchets for lower rolling resistance and improved longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eSR1 hubs use aerospace aluminum alloy, lower friction ratchets, and TPI steel or ceramic bearings with tighter tolerances and better sealing than those from S\u0026amp;S, allowing for longer lifespans. SR1 hubs comes with 36T ratchets only and are only available with 4th gen carbon spokes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eBoth hubs have 0.005mm and 0.003mm machining tolerances respectively, making them the most precise hubs available, lowering rolling resistance and improving bearing longevity. They use labyrinth seals and double layer contamination barriers, protecting bearings and ratchets from the elements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eServicing is simple, as no tools are required. Star ratchets are also simple to clean and replace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003earbon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003epokes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/3661\/9606\/files\/1ebd5ebd762de6d9a251d8b2170d2376.png?v=1755443967\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eIn order to push the limits of what a performance wheelset can be, GCX Hyperlight wheels come with 4th generation replaceable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/particle-bike.com\/blogs\/news\/carbon-vs-steel-spokes\" title=\"Carbon vs steel spokes: Which is best?\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ecarbon spokes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e. 4th gen spokes weigh just 2.1 grams including nipples, making them the lightest spokes commercially available. As opposed to most carbon spokes, they offer a more comfortable, compliant ride, that is more akin to steel spokes. 4th generation spokes achieve such a low weight due to titanium spoke heads and threads as well as different profile. Note that 4th generation carbon spokes are 13% more compliant than 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation spokes, giving them a ride feel more closely resembling steel spokes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne thing that not well-known is that not all replaceable carbon spokes are made the same. After comparing the carbon spokes from several manufacturers, we have settled on what we feel is the future. The hubs we have chosen have closed flanges, ensuring there is no risk of our spokes popping out, which is a concern on some carbon spoke wheelsets. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eIn addition, spokes are mechanically secured so they do not twist, ensuring they always stay in the most aerodynamic orientation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOur carbon spokes have been thoroughly tested and can survive more than 4000 newtons of tension, as opposed to steel spokes, which break under loads of between 2600-3200 newtons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eSteel and Ceramic Bearing Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne of the most overlooked parts of a wheelset is the bearings. GCX Hyperlight wheels come with the choice between TPI steel and ceramic bearings. TPI bearings have improved seals and tighter tolerances when compared to S\u0026amp;S bearings, increasing their lifespan. The front hub has large 6803 bearings, improving durability, increasing longevity, and reducing rolling resistance, while each rear hub uses two 15267 bearings. The freehub features two 6802 bearings. Our bearings use mixed contact seals to protect them from contamination, improving longevity, while offering low rolling resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e*Warning: Ceramic bearings by nature are more fragile and are intended for smooth roads only. They are easily damaged if you accidentally ride into a pothole or off a curb. They are not suitable for gravel riding. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: 'yes'; font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 等线; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eFor more information about steel vs ceramic bearings, please see this \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/particle-bike.com\/blogs\/news\/ceramic-vs-steel-bearings-which-is-best\" target=\"_blank\"\u003earticle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"3-Year Warranty \/ AR1 Steel Bearing Hubs - 3rd Gen Spokes (+100g)(+$0)","offer_id":43889596006486,"sku":null,"price":1699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-Year Warranty \/ AR1 Steel Bearing Hubs - 4th Gen Spokes (+45g)(+$100)","offer_id":44689216766038,"sku":null,"price":1799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-Year Warranty \/ AR1 Ceramic Bearing Hubs - 3rd Gen Spokes (+100g)(+$50)","offer_id":44689284104278,"sku":null,"price":1749.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-Year Warranty \/ AR1 Ceramic Bearing Hubs - 4th Gen Spokes (+45g)(+$150)","offer_id":44689284137046,"sku":null,"price":1849.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-Year Warranty \/ SR1 Steel Bearing Hubs - 4th Gen Spokes (+0g)(+$300) (LIMITED STOCK)","offer_id":45300478541910,"sku":null,"price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-Year Warranty \/ SR1 Ceramic Bearing Hubs - 4th Gen Spokes (+0g)(+$350) (LIMITED STOCK)","offer_id":45300478574678,"sku":null,"price":2049.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-Year Warranty (+$200; Only Rims Covered after 3 Years) \/ AR1 Steel Bearing Hubs - 3rd Gen Spokes (+100g)(+$0)","offer_id":43889596072022,"sku":null,"price":1899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-Year Warranty (+$200; Only Rims Covered after 3 Years) \/ AR1 Steel Bearing Hubs - 4th Gen Spokes (+45g)(+$100)","offer_id":44689216864342,"sku":null,"price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-Year Warranty (+$200; Only Rims Covered after 3 Years) \/ AR1 Ceramic Bearing Hubs - 3rd Gen Spokes (+100g)(+$50)","offer_id":44689284235350,"sku":null,"price":1949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-Year Warranty (+$200; Only Rims Covered after 3 Years) \/ AR1 Ceramic Bearing Hubs - 4th Gen Spokes (+45g)(+$150)","offer_id":44689284268118,"sku":null,"price":2049.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-Year Warranty (+$200; Only Rims Covered after 3 Years) \/ SR1 Steel Bearing Hubs - 4th Gen Spokes (+0g)(+$300) (LIMITED STOCK)","offer_id":45300478607446,"sku":null,"price":2199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-Year Warranty (+$200; Only Rims Covered after 3 Years) \/ SR1 Ceramic Bearing Hubs - 4th Gen Spokes (+0g)(+$350) (LIMITED STOCK)","offer_id":45300478640214,"sku":null,"price":2249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lifetime Warranty (+$400; Only Rims Covered after 3 Years) \/ AR1 Steel Bearing Hubs - 3rd Gen Spokes (+100g)(+$0)","offer_id":43889596137558,"sku":null,"price":2099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lifetime Warranty (+$400; Only Rims Covered after 3 Years) \/ AR1 Steel Bearing Hubs - 4th Gen Spokes (+45g)(+$100)","offer_id":44689216962646,"sku":null,"price":2199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lifetime Warranty (+$400; Only Rims Covered after 3 Years) \/ AR1 Ceramic Bearing Hubs - 3rd Gen Spokes (+100g)(+$50)","offer_id":44689284366422,"sku":null,"price":2149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lifetime Warranty (+$400; Only Rims Covered after 3 Years) \/ AR1 Ceramic Bearing Hubs - 4th Gen Spokes (+45g)(+$150)","offer_id":44689284399190,"sku":null,"price":2249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lifetime Warranty (+$400; Only Rims Covered after 3 Years) \/ SR1 Steel Bearing Hubs - 4th Gen Spokes (+0g)(+$300) (LIMITED STOCK)","offer_id":45300478672982,"sku":null,"price":2399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lifetime Warranty (+$400; Only Rims Covered after 3 Years) \/ SR1 Ceramic Bearing Hubs - 4th Gen Spokes (+0g)(+$350) (LIMITED STOCK)","offer_id":45300478705750,"sku":null,"price":2449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/3661\/9606\/files\/gcx-hyperlight-roadgravel-3894525.jpg?v=1782882494"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/3661\/9606\/collections\/GCX52_Hyperlight_Decals_Large_17845128136a5d812dde0854194.jpg?v=1784880907","url":"https:\/\/particle-bike.com\/collections\/hyperlight-series.oembed","provider":"Particle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}