Arcaris 8848 Climbers Wheelset

Reviews & Ratings

China Cycling on YouTube about 4 hours ago

The Ultimate TIME Alpe D'Huez Build - EAST meets WEST.

The reviewer states that the Arcaris 8848 Climbers Wheelset is his own/in-house brand's product and a major component for reducing the bike's weight. He plans a dedicated video but provides headline stats and some ride characteristics.

AI-Summary

Pros

Extremely lightweight at 884.8g for the pair.
Helps shed a lot of weight off the bike build.
27mm rim profile.
Lower spoke count (16F/18R) provides a more comfortable ride by allowing the rim to deform more.
Optimized for sub-75kg riders, which suits climbers.

Cons

Optimized for sub-75kg riders, implying a limitation for heavier riders.

Key Points

Weight: 884.8 grams per pair.
Spoke count: 16 front, 18 rear.
Rim profile: 27mm.
Intended rider weight: sub-75kg.
Set up tubeless in the build.