Mercury M3 700c Carbon 11 Speed Wheelset Parts Road Wheels

Mercury M3 700c Carbon 11 Speed Wheelset. While the Mercury M3 Carbon 700c wheelset is light enough to be considered a pure climbing wheelset, their aerodynamic profile plus exceptional strength make them a go to choice for all the ups, downs, and flat outs of high performance cycling. They cover the demands of every terrain on every day of your cycling life. At their heart, the M3's carbon fiber rims feature the Dual Carbon Layer Process, or DLP. Mercury blends high and mid moduli carbon fibers to straddle the best balance between the lightweight and stiffness of the former and the fatigue resistance and durability of the latter. DLP also involves the incorporation of basalt fibers in the brake track to reduce heat build up and increase stopping power. Their increased stopping power goes a long way toward addressing the poor braking that is one of the most common critiques of carbon wheels. The rim height measures 30 millimeters to strike an all purpose middle ground between straight on aerodynamics, hiding from crosswinds, and considerations of weight for climbing. The M3 Carbon wheels are laced with Sapim butted, bladed spokes which are incredibly strong as well as lightweight courtesy of their proprietary butting. The M3 Carbon wheels also utilize Mercury Pro hubs, with a rear hub that engages with 3 pawls for a nearly immediate responsiveness that takes advantage of the rims' low rotational inertia. The front hub has an extra wide 72 millimeter flange for reduced flex under hard efforts and confident stability at speed. Both hubs have a 15 millimeter axle that tapers to accommodate a traditional quick release and two and four sealed cartridge bearings in the front and back, respectively. Additionally, the M3 Carbon rims are a solid 24mm wide, which means you can run lower PSI for a more comfortable ride that corners with unparalleled confidence.