GC Performance - Making the WORLDS LIGHTEST Tarmac SL8 EVEN LIGHTER!!

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Check out the wheels here:

https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/arcaris-8848-climbers-wheelset/?ref=1679

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Arcaris 8848 Climbers Wheelset

Arcaris 8848 Climbers Wheelset

Created: February 04, 2026

The reviewer presents the Arcaris wheels as a key component for making an already lightweight Tarmac SL8 even lighter. They are described as a climbing wheelset with 'crazy' specs for disc brake wheels, highlighting their extremely low weight, specific dimensions, and unique hub design. The reviewer installs them on the bike, resulting in a final weight of 5.36 kg (11 lb 13 oz). They note the wheels have a 100 kg weight limit, which accommodates the reviewer. The wheels are mentioned as being featured on a website (panipodium.cc) and a link will be provided.

AI-Summary

Pros

  • Extremely lightweight (390g front, 592g rear with rim tape, ~890g set without tape)
  • Nice craftsmanship and a really cool looking wheel
  • Carbon fiber spokes with hidden spoke nipples
  • Really, really, really nice hubs
  • Clincher type that can go up to 110 PSI
  • Tubeless ready
  • Unique hub design with T-shape spoke nipples locked into the flange to prevent detension
  • Good sounding ratchet mechanism (likely 36-tooth)
  • Wide internal width for such a lightweight wheel (23mm internal, ~29mm external)
  • 100 kg weight limit, which the reviewer confirms they can ride on

Cons

  • No cons found in the analysis.

Key Points

  • Brand and model: Arcaris wheels (referred to as 'Accaris', 'Arcaris', 'Arcarus', and 'Accara's' in the transcript)
  • Depth: 27 mm
  • Type: Clincher, tubeless ready
  • Weight: 390g front, 592g rear with rim tape (~890g set without tape)
  • Internal width: 23 mm
  • External width: ~29 mm (28.84 measured)
  • Spokes: Carbon fiber with hidden nipples
  • Hub design: Open-ended hubs with T-shape spoke nipples locked into the flange
  • Ratchet: Likely 36-tooth, similar to DT Swiss
  • Weight limit: 100 kg
  • Purpose: Climbing wheelset
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