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Cyclists Hub | Petr Minarik
09:49Sub-1kg Wheels… But At What Cost? [UPVINE Ultra D40 Review]
The reviewer tested the UpVine Ultra 40D wheelset, a sub-1kg carbon road wheelset, in the Italian Alps. He found it exceptionally light with lively dynamics, excellent climbing performance, and stable crosswind handling, but noted issues with tire installation and a lack of published wind tunnel data. He considers it a high-quality option with a lifetime warranty, though priced at the upper end of the Chinese carbon wheel market.
October 11, 2026Watch on YouTube
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UPVINE® Ultra Carbon Wheelset | Sub-1000g Lightweight Climbing
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Rim Depth40 Millimeters (950 grams)2,099.00 $50 Millimeters (1050 grams)2,099.00 $40/50 Millimeters2,099.00 $
$2,099.00· upvine.com
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Variants
950–1050 gSame for all
Internal Rim Width
23 mm
External Rim Width
30 mm
Spoke Type
Carbon
Spoke Count Front
24
Spoke Count Rear
24
Rider Weight Limit
120 kg
Hub Engagement
60T conical ratchet
Spoke Model
2.2mm bladed carbon
Hub
UPVINE Ultra hubs
| Configuration | Rim Depth Front | Rim Depth Rear | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40/50mm | 40 mm | 50 mm | — |
| 40mm | 40 mm | 950g | |
| 50mm | 50 mm | 1,050g | |
Specifications
Attributes
Weight950g
Internal Rim Width23 mm
External Rim Width30 mm
Rim MaterialCarbon
Brake TypeDisc (Center Lock)
Tire SystemHooked Tubeless
Spoke TypeCarbon
Rider Weight Limit120 kg
Hub Engagement60T conical ratchet
Freehub BodyShimano HG, SRAM XDR
Axle Standard12x100 / 12x142 (Road Disc)
Spoke Model2.2mm bladed carbon
HubUPVINE Ultra hubs
Tire Width min—
Tire Width max—
Rim FinishUD Matte
Bearing TypeSteel Cartridge
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