{"product_id":"princeton-carbonworks-dual-5550-road-bike-wheels-disc","title":"Princeton CarbonWorks Dual 5550 Evolution Road Bike Wheels","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dual 5550 Evolution is Princeton CarbonWorks' all-road wheelset for riders who refuse to own two bikes — and refuse to give up speed on either surface.\u003c\/strong\u003e Born for Paris–Roubaix 2021 and refined ever since, the 55 mm front \/ 50 mm rear wavy carbon rim is engineered around 30–32 mm tyres, so it stays aero on smooth tarmac, planted on broken pavement, and confident the moment the road turns to gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerious road and all-road riders who run 30–32 mm tyres, ride mixed surfaces, chase fast group rides, and want one wheelset that covers spring classics, summer climbs, autumn gravel events, and everything in between. If you're tired of swapping wheels every weekend, this is the upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy riders choose them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSinusoidal wavy rim profile.\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional deep rims get pushed around in crosswinds and feel nervous on descents. The Dual's varying rim depth disrupts crosswind loads before they reach the steering axis — so you hold a line through gusty exposed sections and trust the bike at 70 km\/h.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt around 30–32 mm tyres.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most aero wheels were optimised for 25 mm rubber and stall the moment you fit a real all-road tyre. The Dual 5550's 24 mm internal width and aero shape are calculated for wider rubber, so you keep the aero advantage and gain real comfort and grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e55 mm front \/ 50 mm rear depth split.\u003c\/strong\u003e Symmetric deep wheels punish the front end on long climbs and choppy roads. The shallower rear keeps acceleration snappy on rolling terrain; the deeper front holds speed on flats — a balance that suits real riding, not just wind-tunnel charts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSapim CX-Ray spokes + Secure Lock nipples.\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard bladed spokes loosen on rough surfaces and force re-trues every few months. CX-Ray spokes with Sapim's locking nipples stay true through cobbles, gravel sectors, and full winters — less time at the workshop, more time riding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Industries or Tactic02 hubs.\u003c\/strong\u003e White Industries gives you legendary durability and serviceability for everyday riders; Tactic02 gives you lower friction and faster pickup for racers. Pick the hub that matches how you actually ride, not how the brand wants to sell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-built in the USA, certified disc-only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mass-produced wheelsets cut corners on lacing tension and rim QC. Princeton hand-builds and individually tensions every wheelset — you feel it in the stiffness under hard efforts and the trueness after 10,000 km.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRim depth: 55 mm front · 50 mm rear (variable, sinusoidal profile)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInternal rim width: 24 mm hook-to-hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecommended tyre width: 30–32 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: from 1,388 g (set)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConstruction: Hand-laid carbon, hand-built in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpokes: Sapim CX-Ray\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNipples: Sapim Secure Lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHubs: White Industries (€3,199) or Tactic02 (€3,499)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrake type: Disc only (centre-lock)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFreehub bodies: Shimano HG · SRAM XDR · Campagnolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTubeless ready: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; intended use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for disc-brake road, endurance, and all-road bikes with clearance for 30 mm+ tyres. 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