We Are One’s Convergence Rims, Now Available Through Industry Nine

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

Right this moment, 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 complete lineup of We Are One’s Convergence rims. This consists of seven completely 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 individual.

Convergence Rims

When you’re not already acquainted, We Are One’s Convergence rims have been round for just a few 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 inside and outer rim partitions with the spokes and nipples, with the objective of lowering stress and rising energy at this vital junction. The claimed efficiency advantages embody a stronger, extra sturdy rim that reduces path chatter and rider fatigue, thereby “giving the rider extra management and pace.” When you’ve bought a couple of minutes to spare, the tech discuss video under explains all of it fairly clearly.