Princeton CarbonWorks PEAK 4550 EVO Wheelset – DT Swiss 240 (Disc)

The Princeton CarbonWorks PEAK 4550 EVO (DT Swiss 240 build) is a premium carbon wheelset designed for riders who want one wheel that feels fast everywhere—especially on climbs and descents. First introduced as the PEAK 4550 platform at the Tour de France with Team Ineos, the concept has evolved into a modern, middle‑depth road wheelset that blends low weight with aerodynamic stability for everyday performance riding and race‑pace efforts.

For the EVO generation, Princeton refined the rim to suit today’s tyre sizes and real road conditions. The rim is now 21mm internal width (28.2mm external) and uses a hooked, hole‑less tubeless‑ready tyre bed, meaning you can run tubeless without rim tape and still keep the option to run clinchers with tubes. That “no tape” rim bed also reduces setup hassle and potential leak points, which many riders appreciate when refreshing tyres before events or doing frequent tyre swaps.

A defining feature of the PEAK EVO design is Princeton’s patented Radially Staggered Lacing, created to improve spoke tension balance and stiffness. The goal is a wheel that feels composed under power—snappy when you accelerate, predictable when you stand up on climbs, and stable when descending at speed. Princeton pairs this build with Sapim CX‑Ray spokes and the proven DT Swiss 240 hub platform, a combination widely chosen by riders who want premium performance with straightforward servicing and long‑term parts support.

This listing is the Matte Black / White Decals option and is available with Shimano HG or SRAM XDR freehub choices, making it easy to match common modern road drivetrains. For riders upgrading key bike parts—wheels, tyres, drivetrain and cockpit—the PEAK 4550 EVO DT240 build is a strong “do‑it‑all” choice that suits fast bunch rides, gran fondo training, climbing days, and high‑speed descending.

Key highlights riders care about

• Climbing‑friendly middle depth: built to stay light and responsive while still delivering aero efficiency at speed
• Modern rim sizing: 21mm internal / 28.2mm external for better tyre shape and confident cornering
• Hooked, hole‑less tubeless bed: tubeless-ready without rim tape; supports tubeless or clincher setups
• No tyre pressure restrictions stated for the rim bed: designed for practical tyre choice flexibility
• Radially Staggered Lacing: improves stiffness and tension balance for a more uniform ride feel
• DT Swiss 240 hubs: a premium, serviceable hub choice for high‑mileage road riding
• Sapim CX‑Ray spokes: lightweight, widely used premium spokes for responsive handling

Build options (this listing)

• Colour: Matte Black with White Decals
• Hub: DT Swiss 240
• Freehub choices: Shimano HG or SRAM XDR
• Brake type: Disc (as implied by the DT240 EXP weight spec listed for disc builds)

Weight reference (DT Swiss 240 build)

Princeton’s published weight guide for the DT Swiss 240 EXP option lists 1370 g for the PEAK 4550 EVO wheelset configuration. (Final weight can vary with configuration and build.)