Princeton WAKE 6560 Evolution Wheelset | White Industries (Shimano / XDR)

$6,378.90 AUD

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The Princeton CarbonWorks WAKE 6560 Evolution wheelset with White Industries hubs is built for competitive road cyclists who want maximum real‑world speed, confident crosswind handling, and dependable long‑term serviceability. Developed from years of aerodynamic and structural refinement, the 6560 Evolution introduces a distinctive rim profile that alternates deeper and shallower sections to balance spoke tension and improve wheel stiffness under load—especially noticeable when accelerating, sprinting, and descending.

This version pairs the WAKE 6560 Evolution rim platform with White Industries hubs and offers drivetrain compatibility for Shimano or SRAM XDR, making it a premium wheel upgrade for modern disc‑brake road bikes. It’s a strong option for riders shopping high‑end bike parts through specialist bike shops in Brisbane, and it’s best installed with professional bicycle service support for tubeless setup, rotor fitment, and drivetrain compatibility checks across Queensland and Australia-wide.

Why the WAKE 6560 Evolution stands out

Radially Staggered Lacing for stiffness and balance
The Evolution profile pairs alternating rim depth sections with alternating spoke sides so higher‑tension spokes connect to deeper rim sections. The outcome is a more balanced bracing angle and a wheel that feels more uniform and composed when you put power down.

Hooked, hole‑less tubeless‑ready rim bed (no tape required)
The Evolution rim uses a hooked tyre interface and a non‑drilled (hole‑less) tyre bed, allowing tubeless setup without rim tape. It also supports clincher tyres with tubes if you prefer traditional simplicity. The hooked design is aimed at broad tyre compatibility and reduces the limitations often associated with hookless setups.

Optimised rim width for modern road tyres
The WAKE 6560 Evolution is designed around contemporary tyre sizing with a 21 mm internal width and a 28.2 mm maximum external width, optimised for 25 mm tyres commonly used in racing. The profile targets efficient airflow across yaw angles while improving stability when wind direction changes.

Race‑ready feel without the drawbacks of deeper wheels
The 6560 series has built its reputation on a rare balance: strong aero performance without needing extreme depth, paired with handling confidence that riders notice in gusty conditions and technical descents.