RaceLab R55
RaceLab R55
Rotation Engineering

RaceLab R55

Sale price$2,250.00
Hub: DT Swiss 240 EXP
Driver: HG
Color: Classic White

Description

Aero Precision. Engineered Excellence.

The RaceLab R55 is a carbon fiber hooked tubeless road wheelset conceived for riders who demand uncompromising performance and refined engineering. Designed for elite racers and discerning enthusiasts, the R55 delivers aerodynamic authority, lightweight responsiveness, and structural integrity in a single, meticulously crafted system.

At a 55mm rim depth, the R55 occupies the optimal space between aerodynamic efficiency and climbing agility. It holds speed with quiet confidence on the flats, remains composed in crosswinds, and responds instantly under acceleration — a wheelset defined by balance and control.

Advanced Carbon Architecture

Constructed from high-modulus carbon fiber, the R55 achieves exceptional stiffness-to-weight efficiency at a verified set weight of 1400g (±40g). The layup schedule is carefully engineered to maximize lateral rigidity for direct power transfer while preserving controlled compliance for a composed, refined ride quality.

Each rim is dynamically balanced during manufacturing — eliminating the need for added counterweights. The result is perfectly harmonized rotation at speed, reducing vibration and enhancing stability during sustained high-velocity efforts.

Hand Built. Precision Assembled.

Every RaceLab R55 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 provides secure tire retention and compatibility with both tubeless and clincher systems. A 21mm internal width with optimized bead geometry enhances sealing reliability and high-pressure confidence — essential for elite road performance.

Performance Defined

  • 55mm aerodynamic carbon rim profile
  • 21mm internal width — optimized for race 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: 1400g (±40g)

The RaceLab R55 is not built for compromise. It is engineered for riders who understand that true performance lies in precision — in material science, in disciplined craftsmanship, and in the relentless pursuit of speed.

Specifications

Depth: 55mm

Rim Type: Hooked, TLR compatible

Spoke Count: 24h

Internal Width: 21mm

Spokes: DT Swiss Aerolite straight-pull bladed

Nipples: DT Swiss Squorx

Set Weight: 1400g (±40g)

ERD: 529

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

 

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