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Learn how NTP supports small wheel builders with open-mold carbon rims, flexible order quantities, customization, engineering support, and scalable production.

The CX-Carbon 3.5 Ti is not simply a lighter version (2.25g) of the existing CX-Carbon. Its updated hardware and symmetrical profile are also intended to make component integration and wheel building easier. For wheel brands developing a new carbon-spoke wheelset, this could mean more flexibility in hub selection, a simpler lacing process, and a lightweight spoke option suitable for performance-focused products.

Carbon rims can be customized in many ways — from carbon layup and rim dimensions to surface finish and component compatibility. One often-overlooked detail is the nipple hole. Located on the inner side of the rim, the nipple hole forms the connection between the carbon rim and the spoke, making its diameter, direction, position, and pattern important to the overall wheel design.

32-inch wheels are emerging as one of the most interesting developments in gravel and off-road cycling. NTP was an early adopter of the 29-inch wheel trend in the 2010s. Now, we are bringing that experience to the next generation of big-wheel cycling with our new G30-50-HB, an open-mold 32-inch gravel racing rim.

When building a lightweight road wheelset, every component matters. Beyond the rim and hub, spoke selection can have a meaningful impact on the final weight, stiffness, and aerodynamic performance of the wheel.

Building a sub-1 kg road wheelset requires more than selecting an ultra-light rim. Every component — from the rim and hub to the spokes and nipples — contributes to the final system weight. To give wheel brands more flexibility when developing super-light road wheelsets, NTP offers a sub-220 g road hubset from our hub manufacturing partner.

Learn how custom carbon rim drilling can optimize spoke alignment, hub compatibility, nipple fit and wheel-building access for custom wheel projects.

Learn how open-mold carbon rims help custom wheel builders expand product offerings, reduce inventory risk, and create high-quality wheelsets with flexible supply support.