Princeton CarbonWorks PEAK 4550 EVO Wheelset — White Industries (Disc)

$6,378.90 AUD

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The Princeton CarbonWorks PEAK 4550 EVO built on White Industries hubs is a high‑end carbon wheelset designed for riders who want a fast, responsive wheel that still holds speed on descents and rolling terrain. Originally created as a lightweight climbing wheel with genuine aerodynamic efficiency, the PEAK 4550 platform has evolved into a versatile “all‑rounder” that suits everything from mountain days to fast bunch rides.

For the EVO generation, Princeton refined the rim to match modern tyre trends and real‑world road conditions. The rim profile now uses a 21 mm internal width (up to 28.2 mm external), optimised around modern road tyres and tuned for stable handling when winds and road surfaces change. The rim structure also reduces rim weight (listed as 420 g per rim in the EVO update), helping the wheel feel more responsive under acceleration while remaining controlled on long descents.

A major usability advantage is the hooked, hole‑less tubeless‑ready tyre bed. With a non‑drilled rim bed, the wheelset is designed to run tubeless without rim tape, while still accommodating clincher tyres with tubes. This makes set‑up cleaner and reduces the common tubeless leak points, which is especially valuable for riders doing frequent tyre changes or prepping for events. Princeton continues to back a hooked bead approach for broad tyre compatibility and confident tyre security.

Stiffness and balance are improved via Princeton’s patented Radially Staggered Lacing, which is designed to better balance spoke tension and create a more uniform feel when you’re pushing hard. In practical terms, the PEAK EVO aims to feel lively on climbs, stable when descending at speed, and composed when sprinting or responding to surges.

This listing pairs the PEAK 4550 EVO rim platform with White Industries hubs and offers drivetrain options for Shimano or SRAM XDR depending on availability. Choose your decal colour to match your build, and you’ll have a premium wheelset that suits high‑performance road riding in Brisbane, Queensland, and across Australia—especially when combined with professional wheel setup and tubeless servicing from your local bike shop.