Carbon wheels for Athletic Wheelchairs: From sprint to marathon
In 1991, CORIMA has started to launch monobloc carbon wheels dedicated to athletic wheelchairs.
These carbon wheels are subjected to extreme conditions. The inclined position of the wheel creates tremendous pressure on the inner sides and the forces applied by the athletes on the push-rims requires the wheels to be strong and stiff. It’s for these performance criteria that Corima wheels are considered as the best on the market by handisport athletes.
The carbon disc wheelchair wheel is produced in 2 versions:
- DISC C+ – The rim of the DISC wheel is standard.
- DISC TD6 C+ – The TD6 C+ wheel has a specific rim’s angle that allow to use the whole rolling surface of the tubular, this profile reduces the risk of damaging the rim’s edges particularly in case of puncture (flat tire).
The external side of the DISC C+ or DISC TD6 C+ is completely blank (without holes) which offers a better aerodynamics and is therefore more technically adapted to the user.
The front AERO carbon wheel 18” (450C) is extremely light. The rim and the hub have been redesigned to improve the aerodynamics performance. The complete wheel is even lighter while keeping its strength and its stiffness.
 |
The indicated value is the weight of the front tubular wheel in 700C (28") without the skewer. |  |
The rear CORIMA wheels for road are compatible with Shimano 10 speed cassette(Hyper Glide), Campagnolo 9/10/11 speed cassette (Exa Drive) or Shimano 8/9/10 speed Sram cassette (Hyper Glide). The complete cassette body is interchangeable. | |
 |
The carbon's appearance in 12K is highlighted by a more visual weave, each square weave is made of 12000 filaments. |  |
For safe and better braking, you must use the brake pads that have been specifically designed by CORIMA for use on carbon rims. Our brake pads are compatible on Shimano, Campagnolo and Sram brake shoes. | |
 |
New design of the rim's profiles to 22.6 mm which increases its stiffness and minimizes the air drag for better aerodynamics. |  |
This technology used on some of our tubular carbon wheels increases the rim's stiffness for better performance. | |
 |
All the CORIMA clincher wheels are manufactured with HPS technology. They are made entirely of carbon fibre with no metallic parts that pointlessly increase the wheel's weight. |
Specifications
| Wheels | Front - Rear | Clincher or Tubular (1) | Type of use | Diameter | HR / HM / C+ | Carbon weave | Type | Width (mm)(A) | Profile (mm)(B) | Weight (gr)(2) | Type of spokes | Spoke count | Spoke lengths (mm)(3) | Max. Druck (4) | Drilling diameter (mm) (5)(6) | Hub reference | Quick release skewer | Valve extender | Rim tape | Pair of brake pads | Protection wheelbag | Wheels | Front - Rear | Clincher or Tubular (1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AERO | Front | Tubular | Wheelchair | 18" - 450C | - | 12K | 19,8 | 40 | 420 | CX | 10 | 170 | (4) | - | T70026 (7) | (8) |  |
- | |
- | AERO | Front | Tubular | |
| AERO | Rim | Tubular | Wheelchair | 18" - 450C | - | 12K | 19,8 | 40 | 220 | - | 10 | - | (4) | - | - | - | |
- | |
- | AERO | Rim | Tubular | |
| 4 Spoke | Rear | Tubular | Wheelchair | 28" 700C | HR / HM | 12K | 19,8 | 35 | 850 | - | - | - | (4) | 328 / 368 / 391,2 | T20023/T20023S/T20025/T20025S | - | |
- | - | |
4 Spoke | Rear | Tubular | |
| 4 Spoke | Rear | Tubular | Wheelchair | 26" 650C | HR / HM | 12K | 19,8 | 30 | 820 | - | - | - | (4) | 328 / 368 / 391,2 | T20023/T20023S/T20025/T20025S | - | |
- | - | |
4 Spoke | Rear | Tubular | |
| Carbon | Rear | Tubular | Wheelchair | 28" 700C | C+ | 12K | 19,8 | 1195 | - | - | - | (4) | 328 / 368 / 391,2 | T20023/T20023S/T20025/T20025S | - | |
- | - | |
Carbon | Rear | Tubular | ||
| Disc | Rear | Tubular | Wheelchair | 26" 650C | C+ | 12K | 19,8 | 935 | - | - | - | (4) | 328 / 368 / 391,2 | T20023/T20023S/T20025/T20025S | - | |
- | - | |
Disc | Rear | Tubular | ||
| Disc | Rear | Tubular | Wheelchair | 28" 700C | TD6 C+C+ | 12K | 19,8 | 1195 | - | - | - | (4) | 328 / 368 / 391,2 | T20023/T20023S/T20025/T20025S | - | |
- | - | |
Disc | Rear | Tubular |
= Supplied 
= Option - = Not Available
(1) For tubular rims, CORIMA recommends 23 mm tubular tires and for clincher CORIMA recommends 23 mm clincher tires.
(2) Rims weights are given as an indication. Weight without skewer
(4) There is no maximum air pressure for tubular wheels except the one recommended by the manufacturer of the tubular tire you're going to set on your wheel.
(5) 328 mm = 13”, 368 mm = 14,5”, 391,2 mm = 15,4”
(6) There is 4 drilled holes for 4 Spokes Wheels, 4 or 5 for Disc Wheels (you need to confirm the number of holes you wish when placing an order.
(7) The front wheel hub (10 spokes) is for 50 mm forks's width.
(8) With front bolts (ref:400161) + screws.
