TECHNOLOGY
#ZeroCompromise
At Scribe, we challenge, test and obsess over the smallest of details to explore the boundaries of product development & wheelset technology, to ensure we bring our riders the fastest, highest performance wheels on the market. 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.
WIND TUNNEL OPTIMIzED
When it comes to wheelset development & design, we constantly have one thing on our mind - PERFORMANCE!
Ensuring we thoroughly test & refine our wheel aerodynamics at the wind tunnel means we can deliver an ultra-lightweight specification that gives our riders the fastest speeds possible.
Every watt counts.
RIM TECHNOLOGY
SUPERLIGHT CARBON & ALLOY
TUBELESS READY DESIGN
Featuring strengthened side walls, bead lock rim beds (so you can can ride low pressure without worrying about tyre rolling), hooked rim edges to anchor tyre bead & ramped wells for easy tyre fitting. Scribe performance wheels are ready to go straight out of the box.
SPOKES & NIPPLES
For our high-tier SuperLight Carbon Ranges, we utilise Sapim CX-Ray Spokes & aerodynamically designed UD Carbon Spokes.
For our performance carbon models 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.
For nipples, we use a combination of Sapim Secure lock Patented square head nipples & Pillar Patented TG-Lock square head so that ALL our nipples are firmly 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 Race Bearings with non-contact seals (with light, super fast grease - not good in wet), and for wheels designed for all-season riding, we suggest Endurance Bearings which use contact seals with Scribe Aqua grease (water tight bearings, and water repellent grease - still fast and will stand the test of time). For those searching for ultimate levels of performance, then we provide the AITA Ceramic Bearings (Grade 3)
EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH QC 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