Installing the discs

Disc installation

For wheels purchased from us, we offer an additional disc installation service. If you have selected brake discs, send us a link in your order details. We will purchase them for you and install them on your new wheels.

Wheel balancing

Wheel balancing eliminates vibrations and resonances caused primarily by valves, which concentrate more weight at a single point on the wheel's circumference. Balanced wheels provide greater confidence and safety on fast descents, as well as a smoother ride without power loss.

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Rim symmetry

Symmetrical rims are a universal classic, while asymmetrical rims improve stress balance, stiffness and durability thanks to their offset hole design. The ideal choice for demanding terrain and racing bikes.

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Number of spokes/holes

Standard spoke counts for each wheel category provide the optimal combination of stiffness, weight and durability. However, we also offer customizations such as reinforced spokes or ultra-light wheels upon request.

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Hole type

EIE offers three types of nipple hole drilling. The most basic and by far the most widely used is the "standard" option. An "internal nipple hole" can be useful for road aero wheels, while the "without rim bead hole" option is a specialty: the inner side of the rim has no holes for inserting the nipples.

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