Elite Wheelset Marvel 50D Disc Brake - Black Decal - Shimano 11/12 Speed Hub

The Marvel 50D wheelset is designed for those who want an all-rounder that performs best in the hills and on the flats. While they are our entry-level wheels, don’t let that fool you. They are tried and tested and come with Pillar spokes and high-precision, ceramic bearing hubs. The wheelset has been aerodynamically optimized for 25-28mm tires and comes in at only 1692 grams for the pair.

Optional upgrade to Sapim CX-Ray spokes available.

• Disc Brake Wheelset
• Brake Interface: Center Lock by default
• Axle: Thru axle by default (Need QR adapters?)

RIMS

At Elitewheels, we design our Marvel wheels to match the needs of recreational cyclists. As opposed to alloy rims found on most road bikes, Marvel wheels are stronger, stiffer, much more more aerodynamic and significantly lighter. In fact, wheels play the biggest role in aerodynamics on a bicycle. As opposed to reducing weight elsewhere, a lighter rim saves rotational weight, making for a more agile feel and faster accelerations.

SPOKES

Choosing the right spoke to build a wheel is essential. We specifically selected Pillar PA 1423 aero bladed spokes. They are cold forged making them strong, allowing them to be able to withstand over 300kgf of tension.

Optional Upgrade: (Sapim CX-Ray spokes) and (Pillar Wing 20) spokes can be substituted for an extra cost, saving more than 90 grams off the complete wheelset.

HUB

Marvel Disc wheels feature high flange hubs which offer greater lateral stiffness, improving stability. Both the front and rear wheel hubs feature ceramic bearings with an extremely low coefficient of friction, saving you precious watts. The front hub uses 6803 ceramic bearings and the rear hub uses three 6803 bearings and one 6903 bearing. The larger the bearing, the better the rigidity.

CERAMIC BEARINGS

The Marvel 50D’s front hub uses two 6803 mixed ceramic bearings. The rear hub uses one 6903 and three 6803 mixed ceramic bearings. These large bearings offer better durability over standard size ones. The use of large mixed ceramic bearings will allow you to have a more efficient bike, saving you precious watts.

Read more about ceramic bearings.

TUBELESS IN MIND

All of our wheels are tubeless ready with tubeless rim tape pre-installed. Each rim features our unique tubeless R-angle design, allowing for easier mounting. To make mounting tubeless tires even easier, rims are designed with bead seat retention ridges making inflation possible with just a floor pump.

Specifications