The 12-inch carbon wheels are also made from recycled carbon fiber in much the same way as the frame. Further, Giant offers ample sustainability claims outside of just the frame.

The Dymag carbon fiber wheels are 4.88 lbs for a 3.5” front and 7.1 lbs for a 5.5” rear for a total of about 12 lbs. Almost half the weight for ½” larger wheels! When shopping for the ... attach the ...

But carbon fiber is pricey: A REVO-X with standard brakes and wheels runs about $10,000. With the add-ons that most top-level athletes use---carbon wheels, electronic shifting, a power meter built ...

Wheels, which are not made in house, are carbon fiber but with stainless-steel spokes—a solid carbon wheel would be subject to dangerous crosswinds. The bikes are one-of-a-kind.