These wheels are custom made and built to order, therefore have a lead time of 8 weeks.
 
Note: Pictures display and older discontinued model.
 
This is a Tandem bicycle optimised race wheel specification. Available in disc brake, rim brake, or track variants. Each optimised for the specific use. Get in touch via the contacts form to discuss options.
 
Tandem Carbon Aero Race Wheels have been methodically developed through extensive aero testing of each of the following factors separately, to provide the best performing wheels possible for the price and intended use:
 
Rim depth
Rim width
Rim shape
Spoke type
Spoke count
Hub
 
Tandem Carbon Aero Race Wheels utilise a custom spec. 60 mm deep tubeless carbon aero front rim, and either a 60 mm deep rear, or deeper, depending on the application. The deeper rear rim depth provides increased strength and stiffness to cope with the increased forces present on Tandem wheels. The extra weight of a Tandem bicycle means that the extra depth is still stable in cross winds.
 
Tandem Carbon Aero Race Wheels test fast even in a solo bike, but are optimised for the different demands of tandem riding and racing. Compared to other wheels, they offer hugely increased stiffness, ride smoothness, and tyre volume when paired with the recommended tyres.
 
Heavy duty carbon fibre is used for the tubeless compatible clincher rim. Thicker spokes in a higher quantity provide a stiff and reliable connection to the hubs.
 
Wider inner rim width causes the tyre to spread out, giving similar benefits to using the next size up tyre on a narrower rim, such as: decreased rolling resistance; improved comfort; and increased grip. But creates a much closer match between rim and tyre width, which greatly improves the overall wheel and tyre system aerodynamics (CdA).
 
A heavy duty sealed bearing hub is used for the front wheel, utilising oversize but also easily replaceable sealed cartridge bearings. The front hub has been selected specifically because it provides a solid foundation for a stronger front wheel with significantly increased lateral stiffness compared to most other hubs. This is noticable in scenarios where side force is applied to the wheel such as when cornering hard, climbing or sprinting.
 
24 lightweight bladed aero spokes, laced radially, are used in the front rim brake or track wheel for an aerodynamic bias where applied loads are lower. 32 spokes are used for the disc brake variant front wheel.
 
32 double butted spokes, laced 3x cross in the rear wheel. The thicker cross section of these spokes increases rear wheel lateral stiffness which is noticable compared to similar depth rear wheels using thin bladed spokes. A rear wheel is not fast if it is flexing onto your brake pads!
 
See wheel testimonials here.
 
All Ward wheels are supplied with High Pressure Tubeless rim tape. It is light weight, yet super strong and durable. We have tested it with a clincher tyre to 200 psi (on a 60a rim) with one single ply without any issues. It is thinner than traditional rim tapes, which makes mounting tyres easier.
*Specification subject to change
 
All Ward wheels are hand built here in the UK, so if the standard wheel specification is not quite to your liking, please get in touch and we can discuss other options. Perhaps you would like different spokes, spoke count, lacing, hubs, nipples, or even a completely different custom build? These can all be achieved with a longer lead time. Price may vary.
 
We offer a 3 year warranty for spoke replacement and retrues. This warranty does not cover postage costs or improper use. In the event of hub or rim failure this is covered by the manufacturer’s policy.
 
Our carbon aero rims have a manufacturer supplied quality assurance warranty period of 1 year under normal riding. If there is any damage not caused by human factors, rims can be replaced.