Custom Hubs

Due to the high cost of the rim customization we do, the outcome price of the rim in production is very high.

In order to keep the wheelset price low as possible, we had to produce high quality hubs that can match the quality of other high brand hubs. The cartridge of the hubs have been CNC machined in order to support our custom designed Convex/Concave Ratchet.

Using quality materials for the hub cartridges like 6061 T6, 6082 T6 and/or 7075 T6, and precise CNC machining, we managed to produce high quality hubs at the acceptable price, and thus keeping the wheel set price more affordable then the other carbon fiber wheels sets on the market.

Due to the high cost of the rim customization we do, the outcome price of the rim in production is very high.

Rim Production Process

The most interesting but equally complex part of the wheel production is certainly a carbon fiber rim production, especially when most of the process is done by hand:

carbon fiber prepreg selection and cutting to a specific size and shape
layering carbon fiber stripes into the mandrel tool by hand
cleaning and preparing the mold
positioning rim layer-up configuration into the mold
depending on the rim type and the resin used, curing time can last from 1h up to a several hours
drilling holes and painting are two final steps of this process
as part of the QC, flatness and roundness indexes are checked, making sure they are below 0.02mm

The most interesting but equally complex part of the wheel production is certainly a carbon fiber rim production, especially when most of the process is done by hand:

carbon fiber prepreg selection and cutting to a specific size and shape
layering carbon fiber stripes into the mandrel tool by hand
cleaning and preparing the mold
positioning rim layer-up configuration into the mold
depending on the rim type and the resin used, curing time can last from 1h up to a several hours
drilling holes and painting are two final steps of this process
as part of the QC, flatness and roundness indexes are checked, making sure they are below 0.02mm

Stealth Black Series

Combining high-grade carbon fiber T800, right curing time, temperature and pressure inside the mold, gave us one of the lightest rims you can find on the market, with moderated stiffness providing control and comfort during long XC marathon races.

Internal nipple design demands smaller holes in rim structure, which means less carbon fiber strings been disrupted, boosting the stiffness and durability of the rim. This Bellani rim is one of the lightest you can find on the market, respecting the height and width of the rim profile, and inner nipple design at the same time. Being light and stiff, it is still proportionally elastic in order to moderate all impacts while driving over rocky and steep descents.

One of the lightest rims you can find on the market, with a great impact resistance.

Black NET Series

Having a performance in mind as a first priority, this type of Bellani rim is made out of the High-Grade UD carbon fiber T800 and T1000, cut in different directions and layered up together. Inner hole of the rim has been additionally layered with the carbon fiber sheet (3K Net, 1x1, 210g/m2), acting as reinforcement tube inside the rim itself.

Additional reinforcement defines new level of stiffness, but also adding to a rim weight as well. So, in order to stay in SL weight class, we had to use high ratio of T1000 UD for the rest of the rim structure. Internal nipple design demands smaller holes in rim structure, which means less carbon fiber strings been disrupted, boosting the stiffness and durability of the rim.

Every watt you put to the pedal, will be transferred right to the ground.

Internal nipples means stiffer rim, great design and aero profile

Every spoke hole of the rim is the weakest point of the rim structure. Regular carbon fiber rims on the market have a spoke hole that is 4.5~4.7 mm wide. In order to mitigate this structural impact, we have decided to use concept of the small spoke holes 2.5mm wide.

This makes a rim stronger, due to the less carbon strings are being disrupted, but also gives a more fluent design and aero profile while keeping nipples 'hidden' inside of the rim.

Of course, all those benefits comes with a weight penalty of having additionally 15g per rim. Due to the fact of having smaller hole in the place where the rim is the thickest, the rim weight raised up for about 15g per rim, or even more.

But nevertheless, even with this weight penalty, every Bellani rim you go with, will be one of the lightest you can find on the market. All this tells about the High Carbon Grade fiber we are using in order to mitigate all those challenges.

This makes a rim stronger, due to the less carbon strings are being disrupted, but also gives a more fluent design and aero profile while keeping nipples 'hidden' inside of the rim.

Smart Tubeless design

Every Bellani rim is a tubeless ready by design, by applying hookless rim design. Following this design given on the right, there are two important details 'rim bead lock' and 'rim bead seat'.

Those two things will ensure that the tire sits firm and tight to the rim on low pressures, but also once the tire is punctured and the air gets out of the tire completely.

We experienced this couple of times already, during the race, but kept driving for a mile or two, on flat tires through woods and rocks just to finish the race, keeping the rim safe and protected due to this feature.

Every Bellani rim is a tubeless ready by design, by applying hookless rim design. Following this design given on the right, there are two important details 'rim bead lock' and 'rim bead seat'.

Those two things will ensure that the tire sits firm and tight to the rim on low pressures, but also once the tire is punctured and the air gets out of the tire completely.

Wheel Set

Net weight	From 1220g – 1260g, depending on spokes, nipples and hubs selected.
Max system weight	100 kg
Product Line	Black NET
Weight Line	SuperLight
Usage Bikesport	MTB \| XC Race
Tubeless rim tape and valves	Included, but not installed

Rims

Name	XC King \| Black Net - Wheelset
Product Line	Black NET
Weight Line	SuperLight
Material	UD carbon fiber (High Grade) + 3K carbon fiber net (1x1, 210g m2)
Profile Type	Symetric
Tyre Interface	Tubeless Ready
Valve hole	Presta
Rim Diameter	29"
Inner width	27 mm
Outer width	33 mm
Height	28 mm
Weight (+/- 2%)	320g
Number of holes	28 Holes
Type of holes	Internal Nipple Design (2.3 mm)

Hubs

Type	Bellani XC King Straightpull Front/Rear Hub – Boost
Hub Axle System (Front)	15/110mm Thru axle Boost
Hub Axle Dimensions (Rear)	12/148mm Thru axle Boost
Ratchet Type	Bellani Ratchet CC (36T)
Spoke Type	Straightpull
Bearing Type	Deep grove
Disk mount	6 Bolts
Freehub body	Sram XD / Shimano Microspline / Shimano HG
Number of holes	28
Weight (Front)	99g
Weight (Rear)	190g

Spokes & Nipples

Spoke Name	CX Sapim Ray	Sapim Laser
Spoke Type	Straightpull	Straightpull
Lacing Pattern	3 cross	3 cross

Nipple	Alu Nipple [Upside Down - Internal]	Brass Nipple [Upside Down - Internal]
Length	10mm, 12mm	10mm, 12mm
Weight	0.3g, 0.33g	1g, 1.2g

Equipment

Tubeless tape	Yes
Tubless valve (French)	Yes
4 extra spokes	Yes
4 extra nipples	Yes
Wheels Bag	If offered and selected within the options list

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XC King | Black Net – Wheelset

Name: XC King | Black Net - Wheelset
SKU: BECWSXKNGBLNET
Price: 1699.99 EUR
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Weight goes from 1220g – 1260g depending on spokes, nipples and hubs you select.

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Description

Truly XC King on the race track!

Having a performance in mind as a first priority, with 28mm in height and 320g in weight, this rim is one of the lightest and stiffest rims in the SuperLight league. This type of Bellani rim is made out of the High-Grade UD carbon fiber T1000, cut in different directions and layered up together. Inner hole of the rim has been additionally layered with the carbon fiber cloth (3K Net, 1x1, 210g/m2), acting as reinforcement tube inside of the rim itself, defining a new level of stiffness and impact distribution. However, additional reinforcement net adds to a rims weight, so in order to stay in SL weight class, we had to use high ratio of T1000 UD for the rest of the rim structure.

Features list

Being 27mm wide internally (33mm externally), it will keep you firm and stable at cornering on any XCO, XCM or trail track
When paired with our Bellani XC King Hubs, CX Sapim Ray spokes and Alu Inverted Nipples, the weight of the wheels set is less then 1220g
Rim height is 28mm, which is higher from the other rims on the market, siting in the SL league, while higher rim means better impact resistance and better aero profile
Internal nipple design, demands smaller spoke hole, which means less fibers been broken and thus making the rim stiffer and durable, adding to better aero profile and great design
Additional reinforcement of the Black NET series, gives a more balanced tension distribution within the rim structure and stiffness, resulting in better performance

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SPECIFICATION

Net weight	From 1220g – 1260g, depending on spokes, nipples and hubs selected.
Max system weight	100 kg
Product Line	Black NET
Weight Line	SuperLight
Usage Bikesport	MTB \| XC Race
Tubeless rim tape and valves	Included, but not installed

Name	XC King \| Black Net - Wheelset
Product Line	Black NET
Weight Line	SuperLight
Material	UD carbon fiber (High Grade) + 3K carbon fiber net (1x1, 210g m2)
Profile Type	Symetric
Tyre Interface	Tubeless Ready
Valve hole	Presta
Rim Diameter	29"
Inner width	27 mm
Outer width	33 mm
Height	28 mm
Weight (+/- 2%)	320g
Number of holes	28 Holes
Type of holes	Internal Nipple Design (2.3 mm)

Type	Bellani XC King Straightpull Front/Rear Hub – Boost
Hub Axle System (Front)	15/110mm Thru axle Boost
Hub Axle Dimensions (Rear)	12/148mm Thru axle Boost
Ratchet Type	Bellani Ratchet CC (36T)
Spoke Type	Straightpull
Bearing Type	Deep grove
Disk mount	6 Bolts
Freehub body	Sram XD / Shimano Microspline / Shimano HG
Number of holes	28
Weight (Front)	99g
Weight (Rear)	190g

Spoke Name	CX Sapim Ray	Sapim Laser
Spoke Type	Straightpull	Straightpull
Lacing Pattern	3 cross	3 cross

Nipple	Alu Nipple [Upside Down - Internal]	Brass Nipple [Upside Down - Internal]
Length	10mm, 12mm	10mm, 12mm
Weight	0.3g, 0.33g	1g, 1.2g

Tubeless tape	Yes
Tubless valve (French)	Yes
4 extra spokes	Yes
4 extra nipples	Yes
Wheels Bag	If offered and selected within the options list

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