Early April Update to UCI Approved Frame and Wheel Lists

It’s been a while since our last update to the UCI Approved Frame and Wheel Lists, so let’s jump right in.

A few big names added frames to the list since our last update, including Colnago, Factor, Focus, Pinarello, and Time.

Colnago’s C64 superbike gets the disc brake treatment and a few other updates. It’s easily recognizable with its lug style frame design in full carbon. The biggest change between the rim and disc brake version is the almost completely internally routing for the cables. On an electronic drivetrain set up, the cables run through the bars and pop out long enough to curve and head into the stem. From there, everything runs internally through the frame and fork to get to the brakes and derailleurs, making an extremely clean set up.

Factor, sponsor of AG2R, add their The One in disc brake form to the list. The bike uses flat mount calipers front and rear to keep things tidy. The One, in general, is a pretty unique looking bike, with it’s split downtube design and bayonet style fork, which helps keep the cable routing completely internal from brake lever to caliper when using their OTIS bar stem combo. Factor increased clearance for larger tires and stiffened up the frame a little with the update as well.

Focus dropped in the Izalco in disc brake form. The Izalco Max, the brand’s top road race bike, is a do-it-all frame. With a claimed frame weight of 745g (size unspecified), you are sure to be able to get some very lightweight builds. If the Izalco is anything like their Mares cyclocross bike, it is stiff and responsive, and the disc brakes will be a benefit for carving down mountain roads with it’s acurate and predictable steering.

Pinarello adds some high end cush to their line up with their Dogma K10S Disc. With a new smart dampening system out back called EDSS 2.0, sensors help the system to lock and unlock the elastomer and hydraulically controlled suspension based on feedback it collects on the road conditions. It has controls just above the newer Di2 bar end control port, located on a panel in the downtube, and it can also be controlled through an app on compatible Garmin devices. The 1cm of travel isn’t a ton, but will help smooth out rough sections on long rides or races like Paris-Roubaix.

It’s been quite a while since we heard from Time when it comes to bikes. The revamped Alpe d’ Huez line is all about being light and stiff for climbing. Time used Vectran fibers to help improve ride quality, along with the chunky Aktiv fork seen on some of the other bikes they make. For now, it comes rim brake only, but a disc version will be coming in the next year.

This only scratches the surface of the frames below, so click on the links shown for the brands and models to learn more.

When it comes to wheels, there are some big names on the list, along with other small boutique brands and some Asian brands adding to their credibility.

3T adds their Discus 45 and 60 disc brake wheels in tubular form to the list. With sponsoring Aqua Blue with their unique line of 1x frames, the Exploro and Strada, it was a matter of time until we would see their top-end road wheels on the list. The Discus 45 is new to the line-up, which previously only had the 35 and 60 in clincher version only.

Bontrager recently launched their new XXX wheel line up with an updated shape and rim brake track that gets a laser treatment. The additions to the list though, are disc, which I am sure is to provide the Trek team with the wheels they need to compete on disc brake bikes all season long.

FLO, a popular name in the triathlon world, adds a number of wheels to the list. Sizes range from 30mm deep to super deep 90mm. Some are full carbon, with a few in an aluminum rim/carbon faring combo. While not specifically listed as rim or disc brakes, both options are offered on their site

Princeton Carbon Works is a relatively new name to the cycling world. A group of elite rowers/Princeton-Boston University “nerd” turned to cycling and designed a wheel from scratch. What they have created is the Wake 6560. The 6560 refers to the tallest and shortest points on the undulating rim shape. Bases on their wind tunnel testing, they say their wheel has less drag than a Zipp 858 and is lighter than a 303. Those are some bold claims, but we are excited to see some fresh ideas come into the wheel market.

Shimano adds two more wheels to the list, both are lower level aluminum clinchers. The Ultegra level RS700 is a fairly standard tubeless clincher in rim brake form. The RS300 is an even lower level wheelset coming in at around $250. It’s interesting to see Shimano spending the resources to add mid and lower level training clinchers to the list.

As with frames, there are plenty more wheelset to explore, so use the links to visit each brand’s sites. And as always, here are the links to past list updates to explore previous additions to the list.

February 2017 Frames And Wheels
March 2017 Frames and Wheels
More March 2017 Frames
More March 2017 Wheels
April 2017 Frames
More April 2017 Frames
May 2017 Wheels
May 2017 Frames
June 2017 Frames
July 2017 Frames
Early August 2017 Wheels
Late August 2017 Frames
Mid September 2017 Frames
Late September 2017 Frames and Wheels
Mid October 2017 Frames
Early November 2017 Frames and Wheels
Mid November 2017 Wheels
Mid Novemebr 2017 Frames
December 2017 Wheels
Early January 2018 Frames and Wheels

RERE Disc – Five sizes from 427-521
Approved 4/2/18 – CHA-REDI-RD

Fifty Point One

Bicycle 1 – Nineteen sizes from S-L
Approved 3/22/18 – 501R-BIC1-TR

KTM

Revelator Alto MY19 – Five sizes from 49-59

Approved 3/28/18 – KTM-REV5-RD

Wheels

3T Cycling

Discus T 45 Team – 45 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 1/23/2018

Discus T 60 Team – 60 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 1/23/2018

Ascent

Hilly Tubular – 44 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 2/23/2018

Mount Tubular – 38 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 2/23/2018

Nippy Tubular – 50 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 2/23/2018

Attaquebike

ATTA-T451-RD – 45 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 1/19/2018

AX Lightness

Section 25 T – 25 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 3/9/2018

Section 28 C TLR – 28 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 3/9/2018

Section 38 T – 38 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 3/9/2018

Section 45 C TLR – 45 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 3/9/2018

Ultra 25 T – 25 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 3/9/2018

Ultra 28 C TLR – 28 mm rim – 20 spokes

Approved 3/9/2018

Ultra 38 T – 38 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 3/9/2018

Ultra 45 C TLR – 45 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 3/9/2018

Ultra 55 T – 55 mm rim – 16 spokes
Approved 3/9/2018

Bontrager

XXX 4 Tubular Disc (24H) – 47 mm rim – 24 spokes

Approved 2/16/2018

XXX 6 Tubular Disc (24H) – 60 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 2/16/2018

Aeolus XXX 2 Tubular Disc (24H) – 28 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 3/9/2018

Aeolus XXX 4 Tubular Disc (18H) – 47 mm rim – 18 spokes
Approved 3/9/2018

CES Sport

RC38 – 38 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 2/16/2018

RC50 – 50 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 2/16/2018

RC60 – 60 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 2/16/2018

RC88 – 88 mm rim – 20 spokes

Approved 2/16/2018

Corima

32 WS pneu disque – 32 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 4/6/2018

32 WS pneu – 32 mm rim – 18 spokes
Approved 4/6/2018

32 WS+ pneu – 32 mm rim – 18 spokes
Approved 4/6/2018

47 MCC WS+ pneu – 47 mm rim – 12 spokes
Approved 4/6/2018

47 WS boyau disque – 47 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 4/6/2018

47 WS pneu – 47 mm rim – 18 spokes
Approved 4/6/2018

47 WS+ pneu – 47 mm rim – 18 spokes
Approved 4/6/2018

Deda Elementi

SL30DB – 30 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 1/19/2018

SL38C – 38 mm rim – 18 spokes
Approved 1/19/2018

SL88 – 88 mm rim – 18 spokes
Approved 2/16/2018

FLO60 Carbon Clincher – 64 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 1/19/2018

FLO90 Carbon Clincher – 90 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 1/19/2018

FLO60 Aluminum+Carbon – 60 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 1/19/2018

FLO90 Aluminum+Carbon – 90 mm rim – 20 spokes

Approved 1/19/2018

Carbon C50 – 50 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 1/19/2018

WorldTour R30 – 30 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 1/19/2018

WorldTour R38 – 38 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 1/19/2018

WorldTour R50 – 50 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 1/19/2018

RAR

RAR Even 38 – 38 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 1/19/2018

RAR Even 50 – 50 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 1/19/2018

RAR Exalt 40 – 40 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 1/19/2018

Shimano

WH-RS700-C30-TL-F – 24 mm rim – 16 spokes
Approved 1/19/2018

WH-RS300-CL-F – 24 mm rim – 16 spokes
Approved 3/9/2018

Xentis

Squad 2.5 Race Tubular – 25 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 3/9/2018

Squad 2.5 Race Clincher – 25 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 3/9/2018

Squad 4.2 Race Tubular – 42 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 3/9/2018

Squad 4.2 Race Clincher – 42 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 3/9/2018

Squad 4.2 Race DB Tubular – 42 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 3/9/2018

Squad 5.8 Race Tubular – 58 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 3/9/2018

Squad 5.8 Race Clincher – 58 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 3/9/2018

Squad 5.8 Race DB Tubular – 58 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 3/9/2018

Yan An

Yan 50 – 50 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 1/5/2018

Zeal

Camerig44 – 44 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 1/19/2018

Camerig44 Disc – 44 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 1/19/2018

Scott Kingsley

Heckling Editor, Image Taker, Crash Test Dummy, and Beard Master at Bikeworldnews.com

~Veggie Powered Athlete~

Location – Lancaster, PA

Current Testing Rigs – 2024 Van Dessel Arch65, 2019 Van Dessel Full Tilt Boogie, 2018 Van Dessel Motivus Maximus LTD, 2016 Van Dessel Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, 2015 Bianchi Sempre Pro, 1978 Trek TX900

Dream Bike – I’ll tell you when they make it

Discipline – Cyclocross, gravel, road and duathlons (ride/run)

Favorite Rides – Quiet country roads of Amish Country, some of the best roads around.

Food of Choice – Sweet potato roll

Beer of Choice – Unibroue Grand Reserve 17, aged four years

Bourbon of Choice – Widow Jane 10 Year

Early April Update to UCI Approved Frame and Wheel Lists

Frames

Fifty Point One

KTM

Wheels

Yan An

Share with your friends:

Like this:

Related