We Are One’s Convergence Rims, Now Obtainable By way of Business 9

Again in June, we realized that Business 9 had acquired the Canadian rim producer We Are One Composites. Whereas they’ve already collaborated prior to now, this strategic acquisition has created a brand new, formal partnership that merges two manufacturers dedicated to North American manufacturing. Since then, each firms have continued to provide the standard merchandise they’re identified for whereas working from their respective properties in Kamloops, BC, and Asheville, NC. 

At this time, we realized of one of many first steps within the shared imaginative and prescient of this new partnership, as Business 9 is now promoting the total lineup of We Are One’s Convergence rims. This contains seven totally different rim fashions masking the spectrum of mountain bike disciplines, gravel, and bikepacking, all constructed with the distinctive “sinuous” profile that Covergence rims are identified for. All of them are offered as full wheelsets with Business 9’s wonderful Hydra2, Solix, or 1/1 hubs, or as a rim-only choice to construct your personal.

Convergence Rims

In the event you’re not already acquainted, We Are One’s Convergence rims have been round for a couple of years and have a novel design with a “sinuous” profile. The wavy form of the rim is designed to boost the alignment of each the interior and outer rim partitions with the spokes and nipples, with the aim of decreasing stress and growing energy at this crucial junction. The claimed efficiency advantages embrace a stronger, extra sturdy rim that reduces path chatter and rider fatigue, thereby “giving the rider extra management and velocity.” In the event you’ve acquired a couple of minutes to spare, the tech speak video under explains all of it fairly clearly.