Materials
Until fairly recently it was considered exotic and called the 'wonder material' but now carbon-fibre is used universally to make aerodynamic components.
Carbon-fibre is made by carbonising acrylic fibres at a high temperature. These fibres are woven into a cloth, which means it is possible to make aerodynamic shapes that would be very difficult – and very heavy – with metal alloys.
Carbon-fibre cloth can be laid up in the mould in whatever shape or structure is best for the specific component. The alignment of the weave and layers of cloth can be fine-tuned to optimise light weight, strength and stiffness.
HED has been using carbon-fibre to make aero wheels for many years and we have a vast amount of experience in using it to achieve the ride characteristics and the low-drag shapes that are aimed at making you go faster.
We don't just use carbon-fibre because everyone else does – we were there at the beginning.
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