Negative Split Carbon Scale35 Wheelset: Lightweight, Fast Handling for Cycling

The Scale35 wheelset embodies the fusion of featherweight design and precision handling. It’s the lightest wheelset we’ve ever built, delivering rapid acceleration and razor‑sharp control on climbs, sprints, and every day rides. If you’re chasing Strava crowns on local peaks or aiming to glide through the lights before they change, Scale35 gives you a tangible edge without adding drag or unnecessary weight.

Key advantages at a glance include ultra‑light weight, nimble handling, and a reliable, predictable road feel. The hooked rim design ensures secure tyre mounting and straightforward setup, with tubeless readiness out of the box or clincher compatibility if you prefer tubes.

Construction and hubs: Rims are laced to the latest generation DT Swiss Ratchet hubs, renowned for reliability and that unmistakable freehub sound. This pairing translates to immediate engagement, smooth rolling, and low maintenance across thousands of kilometres.

Certification and authenticity: FERNMARK LICENCE NO. 100715 confirms compliance with rigorous safety and performance standards for high‑performance cycling components.

Performance specs that matter in the real world

• Weight (wheels only): Front 695g | Rear 791g. Note: Wheels are sold as wheels only; no rim tape, cassette, tyres, tubes or rotors.
• Tyre system: Tubeless‑Ready out of the box, or clincher compatible if you prefer tubes.
• Tyre compatibility: Recommended tyre widths 25mm–30mm for optimal balance of grip, comfort, and aerodynamics.
• Overall dimension: 700C ⌀632mm
• Internal/External width: 21mm internal / 28mm external for modern tyre profiles and solid lateral support.
• Tyre setup and compatibility resources: See compatibility guide
• Spokes: Sapim CX-Leader (6.7g/pc). Sapim CX-Leader (6.7g/pc)

Why Scale35 stands apart

Negative Split Carbon’s Scale35 isn’t just about lower weight—it’s about real‑world speed with confidence. The combination of ultra‑low inertia and precise handling translates to faster respond times on punchy climbs and more controlled cornering in mixed conditions. The hooked rim simplifies tyre mounting and reduces setup time, while the tubeless‑ready design provides the option of lower pressures for improved grip and ride quality without the risk of pinch flats.

Practical use cases:

• Climbing and KOM chasing on local ascents where every gram matters and acceleration wins races between and within climbs.
• Sprints and rapid accelerations on flats or gentle descents where every watt counts.
• Urban riding and commuting, where quick handling and reliable rolling efficiency matter during starts and stops.

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