Description
The WCS Apex 38 is our most versatile wheelset - fast in the wind yet light enough for big mountain days. The tubeless design is perfect for low tire pressure cyclocross racing or everyday road riding. Phantom Flange hubs offer the sleek profile and direct-drive efficiency of straight-pull spokes, but still uses stronger, more reliable J-bend spokes for maximum performance and reliability. The thermal-grade composites and resin system is optimized for rim brakes. Not only do these wheels perform spectacularly, they look amazing.
- Each Ritchey wheelset is hand-built by a qualified Ritchey wheel technician
- Rear hub easily serviceable without tools, including cassette body removal
- Concealed J-bend hub design for increased strength
Tech Specs
Rimscarbon Tubeless
Rim depth38mm
Outer rim width26 mm
Inner rim width19mm
Suggested tire size range23mm-38mm
Hubsproprietary superlight Phantom Flange hubs with hidden J-bend spokes - standard quick release only (Ritchey forged quick releases included)
Hub spacing100mm front / 130mm rear
Freewheel patented 6-pawl, 12-point micro-clutch engagement system
Freehub material alloy
Freehub optionsShimano / Campy 10/11/12-speed
CompatibilityShimano 9/10/11-speed and 12-speed road cassette - Sram XD/XDR - Campy 10/11/12-speed (freehub conversion kits available separately)
Disc brake compatibilityno
SpokesDT Aero Comp 2.0/2.3x1.2mm / blade / black
Front20 spokes / 272mm / radial
Rear24 spokes / 12x274mm / 12x275mm / radial non-drive side - 2X lacing drive side
Nipples2.0 brass 12mm / black
Weight1550g/set
Colorblack / matte UD carbon finish
Easily serviceable
Tech Manuals / Spare parts / Videos / Downloads
Drawings / Manuals / Guides
Service Parts
Freehub Body for Apex & Zeta WCS
- Cassette Body: Shimano 10/11/12S
Freehub Body for Apex & Zeta WCS
- Cassette Body: Campagnolo 10/11/12S
Freehub Body for Apex & Zeta WCS
- Cassette Body: SRAM XDR
Hub Service Kits - Bearings
- For: HUB BEARING KIT 699x2pc
Hub Service Kits - Bearings
- For: HUB BEARING KIT 6903x1pc + 699x1pc
Hub Service Kit - Pawls and Springs
Buy nowHub Service Kits - Axle + End Caps
- For: Phantom Flange Rear
Hub Service Kits - End Caps
- For: Front Phantom Flange hub
Hub Service Kits - End Caps
- For: Rear Phantom Flange hub
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