Are carbon wheels afraid of falling? The truth about the strength of the Carbon Gravel Wheelset

In the gravel cycling circle, there is a question that is often raised: "Are carbon wheels resistant to falling?" Especially in the high-frequency bumpy environment of gravel roads, complex forest roads, or mountain gravel sections, the impact resistance of the wheel set becomes the key to determining performance and safety. Whether carbon fiber wheels are "delicate" has always been a topic of endless debate among riders.
In this article, we will take you to uncover the truth about the strength of Carbon Gravel Wheelset and tell you whether modern carbon wheels are afraid of falling.?

1. Is carbon fiber material fragile

Carbon fiber is not brittle, but perception is brittle.
Due to technical limitations, early carbon fiber wheels had the problem of cracking due to falling and side collisions. But now, with the popularity of T700, T800, and even T1000-level high modulus carbon cloth, and the development of multi-layer stacking and high-temperature resin curing technology, the strength of modern carbon wheels is no longer what it used to be.

Reinforcement technology of modern carbon wheels:
(1) Multi-directional carbon fiber stacking design: Enhance structural integrity and improve impact diffusion capacity
(2) UD (unidirectional) + 3K/12K surface weaving process: Take into account rigidity and toughness
(3) Nano resin reinforcement: Improve heat resistance and lateral support
With these technologies, modern carbon wheels are fully capable of riding in multiple scenarios in gravel environments under reasonable use and proper maintenance.

2. What are the "falling" challenges that gravel environments pose to wheels?
The biggest difference between gravel and roads is "unpredictability". Gravel, potholes, branches, and jumping sections are commonplace, and carbon wheels must cope with the following three challenges.

challenges:
Scenarios and tests: High-intensity vertical impact in downhill jumping scenarios. Rollover or fall, uneven lateral force, and easy edge damage. Riding at low pressure can easily lead to "rim smashing" and the rim hitting the ground directly...

Solutions:
(1) Choose a reinforced carbon fiber rim structure (such as thickened edges)
(2) Use the correct tire pressure to avoid punctures
(3) Regularly check the spoke tension and rim surface

3. Experimental data and actual combat feedback tell you how strong carbon wheels are

When launching Carbon Gravel Wheelset, it will undergo rigorous testing, such as:
Impact test, lateral deformation limit, field test, actual road test, etc.

According to industry data: Under the same structural conditions, the critical fracture value of high-strength carbon fiber wheels is 30%-50% higher than that of aluminum alloy, especially in terms of lateral impact resistance, and the performance is more stable.

Actual users also reported: "I have used carbon wheels for half a year, and rode no less than 1,000 kilometers on gravel forest roads. I fell several times, but the rims were intact.", "Two spokes broke after the fall, but the rims were not crooked. I went home to change spokes and continued to fight."

4. Do you need to worry about falling? Correct use is the key

Carbon wheels are not afraid of falling, but are afraid of "wrong use".

Key tips for using carbon wheels correctly:
(1) Don’t use too low pressure: too low tire pressure can easily cause the rim to break
(2) Don’t mix brakes with disc brakes: carbon rims cannot be heated with traditional calipers
(3) Don’t ignore daily inspections: gravel embedding and spoke loosening should be dealt with promptly
(4) Don’t buy cheap, low-quality carbon wheels: low-quality carbon cloth and resin are prone to brittle cracking
(5) When you choose our brand, you will get a carbon fiber wheelset with mature technology. With proper tire pressure and riding style, whether it falls or not is no longer a problem.

5. Conclusion: Carbon wheelsets are no longer the “glass heart.”

Gravel is a riding style for exploring unknown roads, and a set of sturdy, lightweight, and pressure-resistant Carbon Gravel Wheelset is the basis for you to challenge various road conditions. Today’s carbon wheels are no longer synonymous with “cracking if lightly touched, breaking if dropped”, but use their strength to tell us that they can fall, fight, and accompany you to conquer every road of freedom.

 

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