Proven Carbon Race XC UD Reviewed by Bike Rumor

“At ~1,322 g, the Proven Carbon XC wheelset strikes a rare balance: light enough to race, yet strong enough to survive a full season of training and even a brutal stage race. After nearly a year of consistent use, they stayed true with no broken spokes and zero truing needed — proving real-world durability alongside competitive performance.”

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<h1>Weight</h1><i>Engineered in West Sussex, UK and raced throughout the 2022 UCI XC World Cup season, Proven Carbon Race XC UD wheelsets weigh in at an unrivalled 1254g yet boast an impressive 30mm internal width for unbeatable strength and stability.</i>
<h1>Spokes</h1><i>Pushing the boundaries of what's possible, we have borrowed race-winning technology from our advanced road wheels to cut weight and enhance performance. Cutting-edge TaperLock UD Carbon Spokes weigh just 2.7g per spoke but deliver an astounding 30% less extension under load compared to steel alternatives.</i>
<h1>S_RapidEngage Freehub</h1><i>The all-new, race-ready S_RapidEngage freehub boasts 2 teeth per pawl to offer our fastest engaging MTB freehub to date.</i>
<h1>S_RapidEngage Freehub</h1><i>This race-ready 3x2 pawl system is mated to our new 90t ratchet ring with 6 durable pawls transferring power in an alternating pattern creating an almost instant 2-degree engagement for improved responsiveness and pedal input.</i>
<h1>Spoke Count</h1><i>The perfect balance of strength and agility, the precision tuned spoke count has been developed for uncompromising performance. The 20F/24R spoke count ensures minimal weight resulting in rapid power transfer, comfort and accurate handling.</i>
<h1>Bearings</h1><i>Precision EZO bearings with dual full contact seals protect against dirt, mud and water, ensuring long lasting durability, and zero drag, unbeatable performance.</i>
<h1>Nipples</h1><i>Our lightweight alloy Taperlock nipples are designed to prevent the lightweight UD carbon spokes from twisting under harsh loads, ensuring equal tension from race to race.</i>
<h1>Bearings</h1><i>Precision EZO bearings with dual full contact seals protect against dirt, mud and water, ensuring long lasting durability, and zero drag, unbeatable performance.</i>
<h1>Proven at World Cup XC Races</h1><i>Proven Carbon Race XC UD has been tested on the UCI XC World Cup Circuit, racing at the top level around the globe for the past 2 seasons!</i>
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<h1>Weight</h1><i>Engineered in West Sussex, UK and raced throughout the 2022 UCI XC World Cup season, Proven Carbon Race XC UD wheelsets weigh in at an unrivalled 1254g yet boast an impressive 30mm internal width for unbeatable strength and stability.</i>
<h1>Spokes</h1><i>Pushing the boundaries of what's possible, we have borrowed race-winning technology from our advanced road wheels to cut weight and enhance performance. Cutting-edge TaperLock UD Carbon Spokes weigh just 2.7g per spoke but deliver an astounding 30% less extension under load compared to steel alternatives.</i>
<h1>S_RapidEngage Freehub</h1><i>The all-new, race-ready S_RapidEngage freehub boasts 2 teeth per pawl to offer our fastest engaging MTB freehub to date.</i>
<h1>S_RapidEngage Freehub</h1><i>This race-ready 3x2 pawl system is mated to our new 90t ratchet ring with 6 durable pawls transferring power in an alternating pattern creating an almost instant 2-degree engagement for improved responsiveness and pedal input.</i>
<h1>Spoke Count</h1><i>The perfect balance of strength and agility, the precision tuned spoke count has been developed for uncompromising performance. The 20F/24R spoke count ensures minimal weight resulting in rapid power transfer, comfort and accurate handling.</i>
<h1>Bearings</h1><i>Precision EZO bearings with dual full contact seals protect against dirt, mud and water, ensuring long lasting durability, and zero drag, unbeatable performance.</i>
<h1>Nipples</h1><i>Our lightweight alloy Taperlock nipples are designed to prevent the lightweight UD carbon spokes from twisting under harsh loads, ensuring equal tension from race to race.</i>
<h1>Bearings</h1><i>Precision EZO bearings with dual full contact seals protect against dirt, mud and water, ensuring long lasting durability, and zero drag, unbeatable performance.</i>
<h1>Proven at World Cup XC Races</h1><i>Proven Carbon Race XC UD has been tested on the UCI XC World Cup Circuit, racing at the top level around the globe for the past 2 seasons!</i>
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