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At Scribe, we challenge, test and obsess over the smallest of details to explore what's possible with product development, and to make sure we bring you the best product possible. The below provides a snapshot of the level we go to...
HUB TECHNOLOGY
SCRIBE EXCLUSIVE
Scribe Ratchet Drive System - Exclusive to Scribe, we use a single disc Ratchet Drive System, with leaf spring actuation. Included with all of our performance wheels, this is a responsive, high torque system that offers almost instant drive when the power goes down.
There aren't many single disc ratchet drive hubs on the market and if you look up rivals with similar tech, their hubset alone costs ~£475. If you consider we sell a full Super-light Carbon wheelset for £870, and Performance Alloy wheels from £330 - £380, our wheels are amongst the best ultimate upgrades for the money.
The biggest advantage of a Ratchet Drive System is that ratchet faces engage simultaneously, every time, which helps increase durability.
RIM TECHNOLOGY
(CARBON & ALLOY)
Chemically Enhanced Resins - For the Scribe wheel range, we use chemically enhanced Resin mixes that are specifically designed for purpose. We use a special Disc-Specific resin for carbon disc brakes with a High Glass Transition (TG) (up to 180º), and an upgraded Super-High TG mix (up to 240º) for carbon rim brakes. Paired with our own Scribe pads (compound designed for our rims), you can ride hard, knowing you can brake with confidence.
high tier carbon fibre
We only use Japanese Toray, high filament (12k / 18k), carbon fibre for our carbon wheel range. This is to make sure all carbon wheels with our logo are super-lightweight, but are still incredibly strong. This includes extra reinforcement at spoke holes.
*Scribe Carbon rims have been Lab tested to 280 kgf/ spoke hole
WIDE+ RIM DESIGN
Our Wide+ Rim design offers lower rolling resistance, better aerodynamics, a more comfortable ride & better handling.
A 23mm tyre for example on a 19mm rim holds about 720,000 cubic mm of air. The same tyre on a 24mm rim holds about 915,000 cubic mm of air. An increase of ~27%. This increase in air volume means you can run much lower pressures without the risk of a pinch flat. As tyres are more flexible with lower pressures, you will roll over the road smoothly, rather than bounce over them (even at a small level), which lowers rolling resistance - giving you free speed! The lower air pressures also make the ride more comfortable.
TUBELESS READY
- Strengthened side walls.
- Bead lock rim beds (so you can can ride low pressure without worrying about tyre rolling)
- Hooked rim edge to anchor tyre bead.
- Ramped wells for easy tyre fitment.
SUPER lightweight Alloy
Light enough to spin your way to the top, but strong enough to take impacts. Scribe Alloy rims go through extreme heat treatment processes to produce exceptionally strong wheels at exceptionally low weights.
SPOKEs & NIPPLES
SPOKES
For models that are performance orientated, we use the Aero Pillar Wing 20 spoke & for those designed for strength, we use the PSR spokes.
Following Aerodynamic & laboratory testing, the Wing 20 offers increased aero benefits over all bladed spokes on the market with increased stiffness. At 4.3g each, and almost as light as Titanium, we can build you a super-lightweight wheelset that allows you to get up to speed fast with increased aero gains when at speed.
NIPPLES
For nipples, we use Pillar Patented TG-Lock square head so the nipples are locked into place.
BEARINGS & GREASE
Bearings are an essential component for every wheel set, and we have spared no expense to get the right bearings & grease for the purpose. All of our wheels come with 6x sealed stainless steel bearings; 4x in the rear, and 2x in the front.
For Scribe performance wheel sets, we give customers the option to run non-contact seals (with light, super fast grease - not good in wet), and for wheels designed for all-season riding, we use contact seals with Scribe Aqua grease (water tight bearings, and water repellent grease - still fast and will stand the test of time).
EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH QC TESTING
PRODUCT TESTING
Every Scribe wheel set has been rigorously fatigue tested to the point of breaking to make sure they soar past industry standards, and to ensure you receive the ultimate in durability. As riders ourselves, we know where the limits of modern cycling components reside, and we are successfully pushing the limits of cycling performance to new levels.
Video 1: Prototype Carbon (Wide+ 32mm with 21mm internal) and Lightweight Disc hub Extreme Fatigue test: (4 times ISO standard) - 3 Million cobbles (!) (10mm in height), 64kg load (for single wheel), 25 Kph. *23mm Vittoria Rubino Pro tyre used for testing at 90% max inflation
Looking for detailed demonstrations, 'How To' guides and exclusive "Closer Looks" at all of our high performance wheelsets? Then head over to our YouTube Channel now and hear from our in-house engineers who collectively have over 40 years of experience within the cycling industry!
At Scribe, we challenge, test and obsess over the smallest of details to explore what's possible with product development, and to make sure we bring you the best product possible. The below provides a snapshot of the level we go to...
HUB TECHNOLOGY
SCRIBE EXCLUSIVE
Scribe Ratchet Drive System - Exclusive to Scribe, we use a single disc Ratchet Drive System, with leaf spring actuation. Included with all of our performance wheels, this is a responsive, high torque system that offers almost instant drive when the power goes down.
There aren't many single disc ratchet drive hubs on the market and if you look up rivals with similar tech, their hubset alone costs ~£475. If you consider we sell a full Super-light Carbon wheelset for £870, and Performance Alloy wheels from £330 - £380, our wheels are amongst the best ultimate upgrades for the money.
The biggest advantage of a Ratchet Drive System is that ratchet faces engage simultaneously, every time, which helps increase durability.
RIM TECHNOLOGY
(CARBON & ALLOY)
Chemically Enhanced Resins - For the Scribe wheel range, we use chemically enhanced Resin mixes that are specifically designed for purpose. We use a special Disc-Specific resin for carbon disc brakes with a High Glass Transition (TG) (up to 180º), and an upgraded Super-High TG mix (up to 240º) for carbon rim brakes. Paired with our own Scribe pads (compound designed for our rims), you can ride hard, knowing you can brake with confidence.
high tier carbon fibre
We only use Japanese Toray, high filament (12k / 18k), carbon fibre for our carbon wheel range. This is to make sure all carbon wheels with our logo are super-lightweight, but are still incredibly strong. This includes extra reinforcement at spoke holes.
*Scribe Carbon rims have been Lab tested to 280 kgf/ spoke hole
WIDE+ RIM DESIGN
Our Wide+ Rim design offers lower rolling resistance, better aerodynamics, a more comfortable ride & better handling.
A 23mm tyre for example on a 19mm rim holds about 720,000 cubic mm of air. The same tyre on a 24mm rim holds about 915,000 cubic mm of air. An increase of ~27%. This increase in air volume means you can run much lower pressures without the risk of a pinch flat. As tyres are more flexible with lower pressures, you will roll over the road smoothly, rather than bounce over them (even at a small level), which lowers rolling resistance - giving you free speed! The lower air pressures also make the ride more comfortable.
TUBELESS READY
- Strengthened side walls.
- Bead lock rim beds (so you can can ride low pressure without worrying about tyre rolling)
- Hooked rim edge to anchor tyre bead.
- Ramped wells for easy tyre fitment.
SUPER lightweight Alloy
Light enough to spin your way to the top, but strong enough to take impacts. Scribe Alloy rims go through extreme heat treatment processes to produce exceptionally strong wheels at exceptionally low weights.
SPOKEs & NIPPLES
For models that are performance orientated, we use the Aero Pillar Wing 20 spoke & for those designed for strength, we use the PSR spokes.
Following Aerodynamic & laboratory testing, the Wing 20 offers increased aero benefits over all bladed spokes on the market with increased stiffness. At 4.3g each, and almost as light as Titanium, we can build you a super-lightweight wheelset that allows you to get up to speed fast with increased aero gains when at speed.
NIPPLES
For nipples, we use Pillar Patented TG-Locksquare head so the nipples are locked into place.
BEARINGS & GREASE
Bearings are an essential component for every wheel set, and we have spared no expense to get the right bearings & grease for the purpose. All of our wheels come with 6x sealed stainless steel bearings; 4x in the rear, and 2x in the front.
For Scribe performance wheel sets, we give customers the option to run non-contact seals (with light, super fast grease - not good in wet), and for wheels designed for all-season riding, we use contact seals with Scribe Aqua grease (water tight bearings, and water repellent grease - still fast and will stand the test of time).
EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH QC TESTING
PRODUCT TESTING
Every Scribe wheel set has been rigorously fatigue tested to the point of breaking to make sure they soar past industry standards, and to ensure you receive the ultimate in durability. As riders ourselves, we know where the limits of modern cycling components reside, and we are successfully pushing the limits of cycling performance to new levels.
Video 1: Prototype Carbon (Wide+ 32mm with 21mm internal) and Lightweight Disc hub Extreme Fatigue test: (4 times ISO standard) - 3 Million cobbles (!) (10mm in height), 64kg load (for single wheel), 25 Kph. *23mm Vittoria Rubino Pro tyre used for testing at 90% max inflation.
Looking for detailed demonstrations, 'How To' guides and exclusive "Closer Looks" at all of our high performance wheelsets? Then head over to our YouTube Channel now and hear from our in-house engineers who collectively have over 40 years of experience within the cycling industry!
