Marvel 65D II

Name: Marvel 65D II
SKU: 8819
Availability: InStock

RM3,910.50

After years of research and development, our engineers have made advancements in maximizing a rimâ€™s durability and responsiveness while reducing material, allowing for the next generation of Marvel wheels to be significantly lighter, despite increasing inner and outer rim widths to support wider tires.

The MarvelÂ 65D IIÂ was designed to offer great aerodynamic performance, making it perfect for the flats and rolling hills. The wheelset weighs just 1580 grams for the pair, making it a serious upgrade over alloy wheels for the amateur rider. The U/V-shaped rim profile improves lateral airflow, increasing stability on fast descents and in windy conditions.

In addition to optimizing the rim design, the second generation of Marvel wheels comes with several upgrades, namely ETRTO-compliant reduced hooks to offer better aerodynamics, comfort, and traction, Alpina Ultralight Aero spokes, and lighter rims.

Intended Use: Road
SteelSpoke Wheelset
Disc Brake Wheelset
Brake Interface: Center Lock by default
Axle: Thru axle by default

*Availability Status:Â
1) Black decals, usually shipped in 7-10 days;
2) Silver decals on backorder, usually shipped in 20-30 days.

Freehub Type

Color

Clear

SKU: N/A

Categories: All, Road Wheels, Wheels

Specifications

Rim
Series	Marvel 65D II
Wheel Size	700c
Tire Compatibility	Clincher/Tubeless
Rim Depth	65mm
Inner Width	23mm
Outer Width	31mm

Hub
Front Hub Spacing	12x100mm
Rear Hub Spacing	12x142mm
Bearing	S&S Ceramic
Brake Compatibility	Disc (Center Lock)
Freehub Type	4 Pawls
Freehub Compatibility	Shimano / SRAM XDR

Spoke
Front Spoke Pattern	2X/Radial (2:1)
Rear Spoke Pattern	2X/1X (2:1)
Spoke Count	21F/24R
Spoke Type	Alpina Ultralite Aero
Nipple Type	Alloy Secure Lock

Other
Rim Finish	UD Glossy
Weight(pair)	1580gÂ±30g (without tubeless valves and rim tape)
Extras	Rim Tape(Installed), Tubeless Valves(Installed)
Rider Weight Limit	270lbs/120kg
Compatible Tire Sizes	700 x 28-40C
Certification	UCI Approved

RIMS

MarvelÂ II wheelsets feature wider, 23mm inner widths and 31mm outer widths, making them aerodynamically optimized for 28c and 30c tires. Â Wider tires allow for a more comfortable ride, as they can be run at lower pressures. The wider inner rim width gives wider tires a better shape, improving grip and comfort, while the 31mm external widths improve the overall aerodynamics when paired with 28mm or 30mm tires, which are now the norm in road cycling.

What makes our clincher, tubeless-ready rims unique is that we use a reduced hook design. We see the benefits and drawbacks of standard hooked as well as hookless rims and have found a way to offer the best of both worlds. Our ETRTO-compliant reduced hooks allow for the aerodynamic, durability, and optimal tire shape that hookless rims provide with the security, tire compatibility, and ability to run higher pressures that a clincher can offer.

SPOKES

The key to the weight reduction of Marvel II lies in the adoptionÂ of Alpina spokes, produced by the century-old Italian company Alpina Raggi. We are using Alpina Ultralight Aero steel spokes, which provide a significant weight savings over the last generation of Marvel wheels. They are some of the lightest racing spokes available, while offering added benefits such as excellent durability, longevity, and improved aerodynamics.

PERFORMANCE HUB

The Marvel 65D II uses our Motion hub, which features pawls-ratchet freehub mechanism, that has been tried and tested by our sponsored UCI pro cycling teams in World Tour races like the UAE Tour. It offers low rolling resistance and excellent longevity.

Just like all of our other designs, theÂ MotionÂ hub is made by us using 5-axis CNC machines. High-grade precision S&S ceramic bearings were chosen to improve their lifespan and reduce rolling resistance, saving you precious watts. While having high quality bearings is important, a perfect bearing seat fit is essential for optimal performance. Our CNC machines precisely machine bearing seats to 0.02mm tolerances, guaranteeing exceptionally low rolling resistance and improving longevity.

Testing

At Elitewheels, we see value in ensuring what we offer not only performs well but has excellent durability and longevity. Each wheelset undergoes more thanÂ 20+ laboratory testsÂ at our factoryÂ including various durability, longevity, and stiffness tests. We also ensure each wheel passes the UCI Vertical Impact Test, which gives the green light for wheels to be used at the top levels of professional racing.

Besides the laboratory tests, we put a strong emphasis on aerodynamic and real world testing. Our engineers run CFD (Computational Fluid Dyamics) programs for hundreds of hours during the design phase to aerodynamically optimize wheelsets before even producing the first prototype. After our engineering team is satisfied and the prototype is ready, we conduct wind tunnel testing to verify the results as well as real world testing by our staff and our sponsored UCI pro cycling teams, getting as much feedback as possible. The pro riders offer a unique perspective due to their hundreds of thousands of kilometers of riding experience with a large number of wheelsets.