38W Carbon Wheelset

Introducing the "38W" - PSI-clocross's first true carbon cyclocross purposed rim. It's the only rim like it. So much so I molded a PSIMET "P" into the rim to help make sure you are dealing only with a PSIMET rim, to keep others from claiming that they have what I have, and to keep internet conspiracy theorists from claiming this is just some re-purposed open mold rim.

It is a FULL 23mm in width with a gluing surface that was designed from models taken directly off of the industry's leading cyclocross specific tubular tires. No longer do you need to fill the gaps in the gluing surface with successive coats of glue in order to make it conform to the tire's shape! This also leads to approximately 25% more tire to rim gluing surface to help hold your tire in place. Think about that the next time to dive into a rutted corner on 22psi with your competition just feet in front of you.

PSIMET 2012 "38W" Cyclocross Wheel System

While the rim is the strength and feel of a wheel, the whole system including the hubs and spokes make up the whole system. Non-premium spokes or house branded hubs are great for saving money....remember that in December when the mud ruts are starting to freeze and it starts sleeting as they begin doing call-ups. Even some of the nicest rim/wheel manufacturers in the world tend to try to save money on the most expensive part of the wheelset - the hubs. The hubs they use have long been known to be the Achilles heel of their systems.

For the 38W system I decided to use one of my favorite hub systems. Born in a machine shop in Petaluma, California - White Industries hubs have long been a favorite of offroad and custom wheel builders for the supreme quality and long term durability. Titanium freehub body, and double row driver support bearing, and steel rear axle are just some of the features that have helped this hub become one of my favorites. So much so that when Velo Magazine asked for a set of wheels to test it was a White Industries hub set that I used.

In addition to the already stellar features of the White Industries H series hub I have added another new feature that no one else has yet. An angular contact cartridge bearing designed for wheel use by the great people of Enduro Bearings. Quite simply these bearings replace the outboard bearings and provide greater bearing durability, lateral load handling, and overall lateral performance. Rounding out all of these great features I have decided that no true cross wheel is complete without premium spokes. I use DT Swiss Competition spokes on the 38W base configuration. Why? They work. Paired with brass nipples (no real cross wheel would ever have aluminum nipples).

By buying this item you are purchasing the new 38W Wheel System at "Pre-Buy" pricing.  The wheel systems should be available in late August 2012 to early September 2012.  By buying this item now you are able to purchase it at the discounted "Pre-Buy" price of $1299. This discount will end August 14, 2012.  Wheels will not ship until they become available.  Please contact PSIMET@PSIMET.com with any questions BEFORE buying.

*********You can also purchase Clement or Challenge Tubulars with your wheel buy - contact for pricing! 

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