RaceLab R35 Road Wheels
Description
Climb. Accelerate. Respond.
The RaceLab R35 is a carbon fiber hooked tubeless road wheelset engineered for riders who measure performance in elevation, acceleration, and the seconds gained on a sustained climb. Lightweight, stiff, and immediately responsive, the R35 is purpose-built for racers and serious cyclists who demand a wheelset that disappears beneath them and amplifies every input at the pedal.
At a 35mm rim depth, the R35 strikes the optimal balance for varied terrain — light enough to attack the steepest gradients, deep enough to hold composure on rolling sections and high-speed descents. It is the definitive all-rounder: a wheelset for riders who want one set that does everything well, and several things exceptionally.
Advanced Carbon Architecture
Constructed from high-modulus carbon fiber, the R35 achieves an exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio at a verified set weight of 1250g (±40g). The layup schedule is engineered to maximize lateral rigidity for direct power transfer, while preserving the controlled vertical compliance that defines a refined road feel.
Each rim is dynamically balanced during manufacturing, eliminating the need for added counterweights. The result is harmonized rotation at speed, reduced vibration, and a wheel that holds composure mile after mile.
Hand Built. Precision Assembled.
Every RaceLab R35 wheel is hand built in-house by experienced wheel technicians using only the highest quality components. Spoke tension is meticulously measured and balanced to exact tolerances, ensuring structural uniformity, long-term reliability, and consistent performance under race-level loads.
This deliberate, hands-on assembly process allows each wheelset to meet exacting standards of trueness, roundness, and tension balance — delivering a ride quality that is both precise and enduring.
Structural Reinforcement, Intelligently Applied
The variable-thickness nipple bed reinforces the spoke interface — the highest stress zone within any performance wheel. By increasing material only where required, durability is enhanced without compromising weight targets. This precision allocation of carbon ensures long-term structural integrity while preserving the lightweight character demanded by competitive riders.
Hooked Tubeless Confidence
The hooked rim profile delivers secure tire retention and full compatibility with both tubeless and clincher systems. A 21mm internal width supports a wide range of modern road tires with optimized bead geometry for sealing reliability and high-pressure confidence — essential for elite road performance.
Performance Defined
- 35mm aerodynamic carbon rim profile
- 21mm internal width — optimized for modern road tires
- High-modulus carbon construction
- Precision-balanced rim architecture
- Hand built in-house to exact tolerances
- Reinforced variable-thickness nipple bed
- Hooked tubeless and clincher compatibility
- Verified set weight: 1250g (±40g)
The RaceLab R35 is a climbing-oriented all-rounder that refuses to compromise. It is engineered for riders who demand precision on every gradient and confidence at every speed.
Specifications
Depth: 35mm
Rim Type: Hooked, TLR compatible
Spoke Count: 24h
Internal Width: 21mm
Spokes: DT Swiss Aerolite straight-pull bladed
Nipples: DT Swiss Squorx
Set Weight: 1250g (±40g)
ERD: 569
Offset: 0
Includes: Tubeless tape and valves
Hub Options: Rotation Engineering Axis Pro ($1950) | DT Swiss 240 ($2250)
Driver Options: HG11, XDR, Microspline
Axle Standards: 142x12 / 100x12
Rotor Mount: Centerlock