58mm Aero Carbon Rim
The 58mm rim depth is designed for riders who prioritise speed. It offers noticeable aerodynamic benefit on flat and rolling roads, helping the bike hold momentum once up to pace.
This makes the Drive SL 58D SS especially suited to:
- Fast bunch rides
- Road racing
- Criteriums
- Triathlon-style road setups
- Solo training efforts
- Open-road endurance events
Wide 25mm Internal Rim Width
The 25mm internal width supports modern wider road tyres, especially 29–32C setups. This gives the tyre a more stable shape than older narrow rims and helps improve comfort, grip and rolling efficiency.
Benefits include:
- Better tyre sidewall support
- Improved cornering confidence
- Lower tyre pressure capability
- More comfort on rough chip-seal roads
- Better grip during descending and braking
Front and Rear Specific External Profiles
The front rim uses a wider 36mm external profile to improve steering stability and crosswind handling, while the rear rim uses a 34mm external width to improve aerodynamic efficiency behind the rider.
Sapim CX-Ray Steel Spokes
The SS version uses premium Sapim CX-Ray aero steel spokes instead of carbon spokes. This gives riders a more serviceable wheelset while still delivering excellent stiffness, low weight and proven aero performance.
Compared with carbon spoke models, the SS version offers:
- Easier spoke replacement
- Better workshop serviceability
- Proven long-term durability
- Excellent fatigue resistance
- Strong value for riders doing regular kilometres
Titanium 60T Ratchet Freehub
The one-piece titanium 60T ratchet system delivers fast 6-degree engagement, giving the wheelset a sharp response when accelerating out of corners, sprinting or jumping onto a wheel in a fast group.
TPI Steel Bearings
The TPI bearing system is designed for smooth rolling and practical durability. Steel bearings are also easier and more cost-effective to service than many exotic bearing setups, making them a sensible choice for high-mileage riders.
Hooked Tubeless-Ready Construction
The hooked rim design supports a broader range of tyres than many hookless-only wheels. Riders can run tubeless for lower pressures, better comfort and better puncture sealing, or use standard clincher tyres and tubes where preferred.