After more than two years of development, WTB is presenting its new "Ci24 TCS Carbon" rim at the Taipei International Cycle Show. Thanks to its special fiber orientation, it should be very stiff and durable and, with its 24 millimeter inner width, meet the demands of cross-country, all-mountain and enduro riders.

The Ci24 carbon rim has the following design features: WTB has been applying a special, beveled 4D drilling of the spoke hole since 2012. With rigid carbon, WTB considers it imperative that the spokes are guided away from the rim at the correct angle. According to WTB product manager Chris Feucht, vertically drilled spoke holes always result in spoke bending and an uneven distribution of the loads that occur. This can result in broken spokes, nipples and in some extreme cases even broken hub flanges. WTB's 4D spoke hole drilling is designed to prevent this from happening.

The second design feature of the Ci24 rim is the TCS tubeless profile, which is compliant with the ETRTO standard for tires and rims. The rim is designed in such a way that the tire sits perfectly and firmly on it. WTB guarantees that it is airtight when used tubeless. It is interesting to note that the tire can be mounted very easily without tools, which no other carbon rim offers.The WTB Ci24 carbon rims will be available in both 27.5 and 29-inch versions, weighing 414 and 420 grams respectively. The Ci24 rims have an outer width of 30 millimeters. For both rim sizes, WTB relies on 31 millimeter rim depth and a 32-hole version. The Ci24 carbon rims are expected to be available from specialist retailers from June 2015.

Lightweight seating area with carbon frame
Also at the Taipei International Cycle Show, WTB will be presenting the completely newly developed SL8 saddle. At 146 grams, this is the lightest series saddle from the Californian component specialists to date. WTB uses the highest quality padding in their saddle portfolio, DNA padding. This lightweight yet very effective padding promises a high level of support, especially on long rides.

The SL8 underwent an extensive testing and development process last year and was co-developed by world-class enduro rider Jérôme Clementz and tested throughout the racing season. The SL8 saddle from WTB is available in a carbon version, a team version in titanium and a Pro version with a Cromoly frame. The carbon version of the SL8 features the oval-shaped carbon stays in the standard 7 x 9 millimeter size and has no weight limit. All SL8 models are expected to be available from June 2015.

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