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Rim type: Hookless (tubeless ready / innertube compatible w. TLR tires)
Depth: 45 mm
Inside width: 24 mm
Weight: 410 g
Optimized for tire sizes: 28-40 mm
Tire pressure: Size & Pressure Chart
Profile: ART Asymmetric Rim Design
Finish: UD carbon w. waterslide decals
Wheel Size: 700c
ERD: 549
Max. rider + gear weight: 125 kg
Wheelset weight: 1328 g
Weight based on lightest configuration w/o valves and rim tape (± 25 grams)
DT Swiss 240 EXP Straight Pull
Center Lock
Front 12 x 100 / Rear 12 x 142
Freehub Body: Shimano HG / Sram XDR
Alpina Ultralite Straight Pull Aero Spokes
24 Front / 24 Rear
See Spoke Chart for spoke length
9th Wave Avalon 454 SL wheels come with rim tape and valves installed and are hand built by our master wheel builders in the Netherlands.
Go to our product support pages to register your product and get lifetime warranty and crash replacement on your carbon rims!
| Lightweight: | ★★★★☆ |
| Aerodynamics: | ★★★★☆ |
| Comfort: | ★★★★☆ |
| Stiffness: | ★★★★★ |
| Versatility: | ★★★★☆ |
If your goal is to set new personal records or simply push your limits on epic rides, you need equipment you can trust implicitly. The Avalon 454 SL is our ultimate all-road weapon, engineered specifically for performance riders who demand speed, efficiency, and absolute reliability across every kilometer.
We consciously chose the tough path: Strong and Light. The key to unlocking this dual performance is our proprietary Asymmetrical Rim Technology (ART). By perfecting spoke tension and balancing forces across the 45mm deep rim, ART ensures maximum stiffness and superior durability, translating into immediate power transfer and laser-sharp handling for you. You feel the difference when you attack a climb or sprint for the line.
Pair that with our pioneering 24mm internal width. This dimension perfectly supports modern 28mm to 40mm tires, dramatically lowering rolling resistance, boosting cornering confidence, and providing exceptional comfort—essential for conquering rough roads, technical descents, or even the notorious cobbles of the Spring Classics. This is engineering credibility you can feel.
Every set is meticulously hand-built by experts in the Netherlands, a reflection of the same expertise that made us the market leader in the brutal niche of beach racing wheels. We believe so deeply in our craft that we back every rim with our industry-leading Lifetime Warranty and Crash Replacement Program. Ready to upgrade your ride? You can read more about how this technology delivers tangible benefits on our roads and trails in our latest blogpost. Stop compromising. Start riding 9th Wave.
If your goal is to set new personal records or simply push your limits on epic rides, you need equipment you can trust implicitly. The Avalon 454 SL is our ultimate all-road weapon, engineered specifically for performance riders who demand speed, efficiency, and absolute reliability across every kilometer.
We consciously chose the tough path: Strong and Light. The key to unlocking this dual performance is our proprietary Asymmetrical Rim Technology (ART). By perfecting spoke tension and balancing forces across the 45mm deep rim, ART ensures maximum stiffness and superior durability, translating into immediate power transfer and laser-sharp handling for you. You feel the difference when you attack a climb or sprint for the line.
Pair that with our pioneering 24mm internal width. This dimension perfectly supports modern 28mm to 40mm tires, dramatically lowering rolling resistance, boosting cornering confidence, and providing exceptional comfort—essential for conquering rough roads, technical descents, or even the notorious cobbles of the Spring Classics. This is engineering credibility you can feel.
Every set is meticulously hand-built by experts in the Netherlands, a reflection of the same expertise that made us the market leader in the brutal niche of beach racing wheels. We believe so deeply in our craft that we back every rim with our industry-leading Lifetime Warranty and Crash Replacement Program. Ready to upgrade your ride? You can read more about how this technology delivers tangible benefits on our roads and trails in our latest blogpost. Stop compromising. Start riding 9th Wave.
