The new WTB SpeedDisc XC 700c rim is further enhanced with new features unseen on bicycle rims and deliver a new standard for other rim makers to follow. SpeedDisc and SpeedDisc 700c rims are their trustworthy doublewall, disc-specific, XC design with characteristic WTB rim strength
Unbendium Bulge: A band of material added at the ideal place on rim sidewalls to counter torsional and lateral flex. This rib-mid-line at the widest point provides integrity for greatest strength benefit at minimal weight. Wear Indicator: Groove in the braking surface of the rim that indicates when the rim needs to be replaced. Safety Seal: Two raised bumps inboard of the horizontal shelves that locate the beads of a tire on its inside diameter. These slightly higher bumps along with the positive inner diameter location of the bead help to retain the tire from getting pulled away from the hook during heavy lateral loading. Pinned Seam Width 24" k