Ward carbon aero wheels have been methodically developed through extensive aero testing of each of the following factors separately, to provide the best performing wheels possible for the price and intended use:
 
Rim depth
Rim width
Rim shape
Spoke type
Spoke count
Hub
 
Ward Indoor Track Optimised Front carbon aero wheels utilise custom 88 mm deep full carbon fibre rims, which maximise aerodynamic efficiency, while keeping weight to a minimum.
 
Wide rim width allows the aerodynamically efficient use of wider tyres than have previously been defacto on track. This yields benefits such as: decreased rolling resistance; improved comfort; and increased grip. The rim section geometry of this wheel perfectly suits the lowest rolling resistance clincher tyres available on the market.
 
This wheel yields the highest overall performance level for a spoked wheel through optimising the balance of aerodynamic drag, rolling resistance, stiffness, weight, inertia and handling, for a truly exceptional indoor track front wheel.
 
Our own in-house testing shows that this 88 mm deep rim wheel is the fastest, most aero track bunch legal front wheel we have ever tested, even beating most 3, 4, 5 spoke and some full disc front wheels. It is faster than our National Championship winning Ward 59+ carbon front wheel on an indoor velodrome. However outdoors, the Ward 59+ carbon front wheel is the faster and better option. The Ward Indoor Track Optimised Front even comes unbelievably close to the best full disc front wheels costing 3x the price, on an indoor velodrome!
 
Note: It is important to use the recommended tyres in conjunction with this wheel for optimum performance.
 
This is the latest evolution of the wheel that has been ridden to the 2022 British National Derny Championship gold medal; 2023 British National Team Pursuit silver medal (in a time of 3:57.502!!); 2023 British National Kilo bronze medal. 4:18.195 4 km Individual Pursuit.
 
Pursuit and Time Trial speed, bunch race legal.
 
What is the most complete and diverse track cycling event? The Madison. This wheel was ridden to victory and the National Championship Title at the 2024 British National Madison Championships.
 
This wheel is equally at home in timed events such as Individual Pursuit, Team Pursuit and Kilo, as it is in bunch races. Designed for riders who value performance over convention. This is one of the very best do-it-all indoor track race wheels.
 
Full carbon clincher rim constructed from strong premium grade carbon fibre, which is better than the industry standard.
 
Carbon rim is rated to maximum inflation pressure of 120 psi. This may sound low for indoor velodrome use, but the clincher tyres suited to this wheel provide a larger air volume than typical track tubs, which reduces the optimum inflation pressure.
 
Lightweight, low profile sealed bearing hubs with hollow aluminium axles, utilising reliable but also easily replaceable sealed cartridge bearings. The front hub has been selected specifically because it creates a front wheel with significantly increased lateral wheel stiffness compared to most other hubs. This is noticable in scenarios where side force is applied to the wheel such as when cornering hard, or sprinting.
 
Lightweight bladed aero spokes are used in the front wheel for an aerodynamic bias where applied loads are lower.
 
Ward Indoor Track Optimised Front are supplied with High Pressure Tubeless rim tape. It is light weight, yet super strong and durable. We have tested it with a clincher tyre to 200 psi (on a Ward 60a rim) with one single ply without any issues. It is thinner than traditional rim tapes, which makes mounting tyres easier.
 
Ward Indoor Track Optimised Front wheels are hand built here in the UK, so if the standard wheel specification is not quite to your liking, please get in touch and we can discuss other options. Perhaps you would like different spokes, spoke count, lacing, hubs, nipples, or even a completely different custom build? These can all be achieved with a longer lead time. Price may vary.
 
We do not hold stock of this wheel at the moment, but you can pre-order the latest spec with an 8 week lead time.
 
We offer a 3 year warranty for spoke replacement and retrues. This warranty does not cover postage costs or improper use. In the event of hub or rim failure this is covered by the manufacturer’s policy.
 
Our carbon aero rims have a manufacturer supplied quality assurance warranty period of 1 year under normal riding. If there is any damage not caused by human factors, rims can be replaced.
 
Pictures display “Team Orange” decals and hub. White, or “Stealth” decal colours also available. Wheels are supplied with black hubs as standard.
 
*Specification subject to change