Wheel Tech
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At We Are One, our mission is to create the strongest, highest performance mountain bike rims in the world. When you ride We Are One, you should feel the control, speed and durability a purpose-built, hand made carbon rim makes.
Control matters on the trail and control over our manufacturing is one of the key ingredients that keeps We Are One ahead. All engineering, manufacturing and testing is under one roof in our Kamloops, BC factory, which is located minutes from some of the best mountain bike terrain on the planet. By having control of every step of the process, we are able to achieve industry leading quality and durability.
We’re confident in our process and quality and we stand behind every rim and wheel we create, so much so that all our products come with a lifetime warranty.
The goal behind Convergence was to create the highest performing and strongest mountain bike rim. It took developing its unique sinuous profile and internal design to deliver the performance and strength we were looking for.
To be specific, we developed and tested 208 versions before being satisfied that we achieved a result that was clearly better than anything else!
Convergence rims reduce trail chatter and provide the support you need in any situation, enabling you to simply go faster. Convergence means more confidence and speed with less maintenance.
The sinuous profile aligns the inner wall of the rim with the spoke bracing angle, significantly reducing stress on both nipples and spokes. The nipple bed design creates a direct line between the rim spoke holes and hub flange further increasing strength.
The Convergence advantage is not subtle. Convergence rims are stronger and smooth out trail chatter more than anything we have created in the past, and anything else on the market. Convergence provides a ride feel advantage that can be measured in the test lab and felt by any rider on the trail. All Convergence rims are backed by our Lifetime Warranty.
The mountain bike rim holy grail - a rim that damps trail chatter, is extremely supportive in hard cornering and incredibly strong. That is Convergence. By reducing trail chatter, Convergence reduces rider fatigue, giving the rider more control and speed. Its lateral stiffness supports you in rowdy situations so you can charge harder. Plus they are strong - that means less maintenance and more time shredding - nothing else comes close.
The ride quality and strength of our Revolution Series is what built We Are One into the leading mountain bike rim maker it is today.
Revolution Rims are best known for their day-in, day-out ability to deliver a smooth and responsive ride with the strength mountain bikers should expect out of their carbon rims.
For the value oriented rider looking for the performance upgrade of carbon wheels combined with We Are One’s strength advantage.
Revolution rims come in a variety of riding style focused models, each with carbon layups purposely crafted to perform to their fullest potential.
Revolutions rim profile was developed after countless iterations to combat tensile (pulling) and compressive stress. Revolution’s lateral stiffness gives riders support in a variety of riding conditions, enabling more predictable handling at greater speed.
Each Revolution rim has been engineered to have an optimal strength to weight ratio. We've found the ideal blend of strength, weight and ride feel, giving Revolution riders the confidence they need to attack the trail. All Revolution rims are backed by our Lifetime Warranty.
Our Revolution Series is for riders seeking the performance advantage that only carbon wheels can provide with a quality and strength that only We Are One’s in house design and manufacturing can deliver. When riding a Revolution rim, you will experience a perfect balance of flex, stiffness and strength. Revolution rims are known to outlast the bikes they are mounted on, providing the rider with a lifetime of We Are One's signature ride feel.
We imagine, design and machine our own aluminum molds to produce our hand-laid carbon products. Our layups are our own and we have the ability to test and develop them, improve them, change them incrementally with knowledge gained from every step of our proprietary process. By designing and developing in house, we have complete control and visibility into our entire process.
When developing a new rim, our team of in-house engineers are exceptionally hands on, every step of the way. They not only ensure that our in-house fatigue and strength testing meet the requirements of today's test standards, they also ensure that our products will meet the needs of today's riders. They are riders and take our prototype layups out onto Kamloops trails regularly. They work with our team riders, gaining real world feedback to tweak our designs for real world applications. From Lab to Trail, our goal is to produce the best feeling carbon rim for each riding category.
Our unique position as a North-American manufacturer allows us to use materials that our competitors can't gain access to overseas. These composites materials are tried and tested by the aerospace and defense industries, and come with End Use Agreements thicker than an encyclopedia.
With the Convergence, we leaned into our vendors to employ these cutting edge composite materials in key locations, leading to huge leaps in impact strength and ride feel. From carbon nanotubes that act like velcro to resin systems used in fighter jets, we held nothing back for the Convergence.
Both Convergence and Revolution wheelsets have proven themselves at the highest level. They have enabled riders to reach the top step of the podium around the globe.
By putting our wheels under some of the world's most demanding riders, we are able to develop wheels to meet the needs of anyone who wants a durable, strong and down right amazing rim. It's equally as humbling to see our wheels on UCI tracks as it is on our local trails.
We don't just test our wheels in the lab, we put our wheels through their paces in the real world. Nothing beats trail testing to validate our designs. We are in Kamloops, in the heart of mountain biking culture and home to some of the harshest trail conditions on the planet. Our staff shredders and local pros keep us on our toes.
By putting wheels under the bikes of UCI Athletes, we are able to garner a ton of real world feedback and data which informs our layup choices and rim profiles. By working with elite athletes we know we are making products that meet the needs of today's strongest riders.
At We Are One we take great pride in every mold we machine, every rim we carefully layup and each wheel we meticulously build. Our hope is that the wheels we make will provide you with a lifetime of enhanced riding and worry free enjoyment.
We take our time, making sure each rim is perfectly crafted each and every time. We've dialed in our process and layup formulas to consistently offer you the best riding experience possible. We look forward to seeing you on the trails.
Sector - Trail$1,999.98 View details | Triad - Enduro$1,999.98 View details | Fuse - E-bike$1,999.98 View details | Union - Enduro$1,649.99 View details | Strife - Downhill, E-Bike$1,649.99 View details | Faction - Trail$1,649.99 View details | Revive - Gravel$1,649.99 View details | Convert - E-Bike$1,649.99 View details | |
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Trail
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Enduro
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E-Bike
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Enduro
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DH and E-Bike
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Trail
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Gravel
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E-Bike
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Vertical Stiffness Ride feel and stiffness are very subjective but essentially, LOW Vertical Stiffness will be more compliant and HIGH Vertical Stiffness will be less compliant
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Lateral Stiffness Ride feel and stiffness are very subjective but essentially, LOW Lateral Stiffness will be more compliant and HIGH Lateral Stiffness will be less compliant
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Diameter |
29
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27.5 and 29
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29
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27.5 and 29
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27.5 and 29
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29
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29
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27.5 and 29
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Weight +/- 4g variation
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448g (28h / 32h Single Rim)
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27.5 = 506g (32h Single Rim), 29 = 527g (28h Single Rim), and 29 = 543g (32h Single Rim)
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29 = 579g (28h / 32h Single Rim)
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27.5 = 485g (Single Rim) and 29 = 495g (Single Rim)
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27.5 = 554g (Single Rim) and 29 = 588g (Single Rim)
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428g (Single Rim)
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336g (Single Rim)
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27.5 = 485g (Single Rim) and 29 = 515g (Single Rim)
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Internal Width |
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Material |
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Profile Design |
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Hole Count - Front |
32
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28 and 32
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32
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32
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32
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32
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28
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32
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Hole Count - Rear |
32
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28 and 32
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32
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32
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32
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32
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28
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32
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ERD ERD (Effective Rim Diameter) is the rim diameter at the point where the spokes sit. Knowing the ERD is essential for choosing spoke length for wheel building or replacing broken spokes.
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604mm
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27.5: 564mm and 29: 604mm
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604mm
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27.5: 561mm (2mm offset) and 29: 600mm (2mm offset)
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27.5: 562mm (2mm offset) and 29: 601mm (2mm offset)
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600mm (2mm offset)
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602.5mm (center drilled)
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27.5: 561mm (2mm offset) and 29: 600mm (2mm offset)
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Front Spacing |
Boost 110x15
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Boost 110x15
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Boost 110x15
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Boost 110x15
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Boost 110x15 and Boost 110x20
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Boost 110x15
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100x12
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110x15
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Rear Spacing |
Boost 148x12 and Super Boost 157x12
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Boost 148x12 and Super Boost 157x12
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Boost 148x12 and Super Boost 157x12
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Boost 148x12 and Super Boost 157x12
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Boost 148x12, Boost DH 150x12, and Super Boost 157x12
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Boost 148x12 and Super Boost 157x12
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142x12
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Boost 148x12 and Super Boost 157x12
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Disk Style |
6 Bolt and Center Lock
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6 Bolt and Center Lock
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6 Bolt and Center Lock
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6 Bolt and Center Lock
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6 Bolt and Center Lock
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6 Bolt and Center Lock
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Center Lock
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6 Bolt and Center Lock
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Freehub Driver XD = SRAM. Microspline = Shimano - Generally found on newer, more expensive cassettes that are 11 or 12 speed. HG = Shimano - Generally on more budget friendly cassettes and are more commonly found on older drivetrains (7 - 10 speed)
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XD, Microspline, and HG
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XD, Microspline, and HG
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XD, Microspline, and HG
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XD, Microspline, and HG
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XD, Microspline, and HG
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XD, Microspline, and HG
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XD Road and HG
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XD, Microspline, and HG
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Hand Made Our Way
Learn whats behind making the highest quality carbon mountain bike wheels, by hand, entirely in North America.
If you break a rim while riding, we will send you a new one. Period. It is that simple. No rim replacement cost (except for shipping), no hidden fine print and we offer lifetime support.
We take pride in the craftsmanship that goes into all of our products. Our laminate staff sign their names on each product to show that they are pouring their passion into the rims you receive.
Our mission is to connect our customers to where their products come from and how they are made. From design to assembly and all the steps in-between, we own all of our processes.