The Ultimate Wheel Upgrade

Ready to step up from alloy wheels? The Carbon Project Vortex 50 Wheelset is the perfect gateway into the world of high-performance carbon – delivering the speed, stability, and style of top-tier wheels at a price that won’t crush your budget.

Designed with an innovative wavy 50mm rim profile and built from premium T700 carbon fiber, the Vortex 50 enhances aerodynamic efficiency and crosswind control without sacrificing comfort or reliability.

Whether you’re chasing faster group rides or smoother climbs, this tubeless-ready, disc brake wheelset offers a lightweight, durable, and responsive ride feel that transforms your road bike – proving you don’t need to spend big to improve your riding efficiency.

Features & Highlights

Wave-Tech Aero Profile

The wavy rim profile ranges from 45mm in the valleys to 50mm at the peaks, disrupting airflow and reducing drag across a wide range of yaw angles. Inspired by proven aero concepts, this design helps improve crosswind stability while maintaining top-end speed.

Lightweight Carbon Construction

Crafted using high-modulus carbon fiber, the Vortex 50 strikes the ideal balance of stiffness, strength, and weight. At just 1,578g (±4%), this wheelset punches well above its price class in climbing and acceleration performance.

Optimised Internal Width

With a 21.4mm internal width and 28mm external width, the Vortex 50 is built for modern tubeless tyre setups. Designed to work best with 25–28mm tyres, it delivers reduced rolling resistance and a more stable, compliant ride.

4-Pawl Rapid Engagement Hub System

Every watt counts. The Vortex 50 features a 4-pawl engagement hub for responsive power transfer, ensuring instant pickup on climbs, sprints, and technical courses.

Tubeless-Ready

Run lower pressures for more grip, comfort, and speed. The Vortex 50 is fully tubeless-compatible while also accommodating standard clincher tyres.

Disc-Brake Optimised

Built exclusively for center-lock disc brake systems, this wheelset delivers consistent stopping power and confident control in all weather conditions.

Specifications

Rim Depth	45mm (valley) to 50mm (peak)
Internal Rim Width	21.4mm
External Rim Width	28mm
Rim Material	High-modulus carbon fiber
Tyre Compatibility	Tubeless Ready Clincher
Recommended Tyre Size	25mm - 28mm
Brake Compatibility	Center-lock disk brake
Spoke Count	24 front / 24 rear
Spokes	Pillar 1423
Hub System	4-pawl high engagement
Freehub Options	Shimano 11/12S / SRAM 11S or SRAM XDR
Wheelset Weight	1578g (+/- 4%)
Finish	Gloss Black or Gloss/Matt Black
Warranty	2-year Warranty

Wheels

The Carbon Project Vortex 50 Carbon Wheelset