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700C 50mm Tubeless Carbon Gravel Rim 42mm outer 35mm Inner

700C 50mm Tubeless Carbon Gravel Rim 42mm outer 35mm Inner

Regular price $340.00 USD
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The Bola 700C 50mm tubeless carbon gravel rim - a wide 42mm external / 35mm internal Toray carbon rim built for 38-56mm gravel tyres and aero gravel builds.

Gravel speed without compromise: the Bola 50mm gravel rim wraps 50mm of Toray carbon aero around a monstrous 35mm inner bed. It is the wide-platform sibling of the road 50mm, built for riders who run big gravel tyres and want aero on the open gravel road.

Buying Guide.

Weight tier - Extreme Light ~435g: the gravel racer's pick - lightest end for long open gravel out-and-backs.

Weight tier - Ultralight ~455g: the balanced middle - lively over rough terrain without the most fragile layup.

Weight tier - Superlight ~490g: the sturdy build - impact margin for rough gravel and loaded rides.

Weight tier - Standard ~520g: the durable choice - extra grams shrug off ruts and heavier riders.

Max rider weight: rated to 110kg - check rider + gear before ordering.

Same-depth series: the narrow road 50mm rim is the leaner road-leaning version; this wide bed is built for big gravel volume.

Adjacent depth: the 45mm gravel rim climbs better on rough terrain.

Target Audience & Usage Notes.

Target audience.: Gravel racers and gravel tourers building wide-volume wheelsets.

Rim-only.

On gravel, run ~70 psi or lower; do not chase high pressure.

Respect 110kg.

Not for ultra-endurance self-supported rides with huge loads.

The Ride That Awaits.

Lace it to a wide-flange gravel hub, mount a 45-50c gravel tubeless, and let the long out-and-back unfold: the wide bed drinks up the ruts, the low pressures settle the chatter, the 50mm depth slicing the drag as you run out of road before you run out of legs. This is the long gravel day, handed to you. Free shipping, a 3-year rim warranty and crash-replacement discount.

Specifications
Size: 700c
Material: Genius Toray carbon fiber
Rim Depth: 50mm
Bead Type: Hooked
Inner Width: 35mm
Outer Width: 42mm
ERD (Effective Rim Diameter): 548mm
Weight Tier: Extreme Light 435g / Ultralight 455g / Superlight 490g / Standard 520g (+/-10-15g)
Trade-offs & Considerations
Aero vs Crosswind: 50mm depth saves about 4.0W versus a 35mm rim at 40km/h on mixed tarmac and gravel; at 10° yaw the 42mm outer width produces a strong crosswind signature, so this rim is built for volume and stability more than calm crosswind manners.
Weight vs Stiffness: The Extreme Light tier (435g) saves about 85g versus the Standard tier (520g) at the same 50mm depth (±5g); the wide 35mm bed keeps lateral stiffness within 5% across tiers, so the lightest layup still shrugs off gravel impacts.
Tire-Type Trade-off: The hooked bead runs clincher or tubeless gravel tyres from about 38mm to 56mm; tubeless lets you run lower pressure (about 70psi or less) for grip and comfort, but needs tape, valve and sealant.
Sourcing & Delivery Trade-off: Stock drilling ships in 1–3 business days at $340; a custom spoke-hole count, valve bore or decals add 7–15 business days and roughly a $40–80 premium.
Performance Test Data
Fatigue Test: 750,000 cycles @640N (ISO 4210-7 Annex A, informative only)
Impact Resistance: >40J (ISO 4210-7 reference)
Flatness: <0.25mm (internal QC)
Roundness: <0.3mm (internal QC)
Max Spoke Tension: >300kg (internal QC)
Ultimate Strength: >100kg (internal QC)
Dynamic Equilibrium: <3g (internal QC)
Radial Stiffness: 80–92 N/mm (internal lab)
Lateral Stiffness: 16–23 N/mm
Max System Weight: 120kg
Recommended Use Cases
Gravel Racing: Fastest-growing US/EU segment — NA holds ≈40% of the global gravel market (2026); Unbound-style endurance events reward wide 35mm beds with 35-50mm tubeless at 35-50 PSI.
Mixed-Surface Adventure: Eurobike 2026 trend toward all-road and 32er builds; this 50mm gravel platform transitions from tarmac to dirt without swapping wheels.
Bikepacking / Expedition: Eurobike/Cyclingworld Europe 2026 highlights bikepacking integration; wide beds carry 40-50mm tyres at low pressure for loaded comfort on rough routes.
Compatibility
Frame: 700C (ISO 622) gravel frames with wide clearance; brake type hub-dependent
Tire Type: Tubeless-ready clincher
Tire Width: 38-56mm gravel
Valve: 6.5mm Presta
Brake: Rim-only; disc or rim brake hub per build
How It Compares
FAQ
What gravel tyre sizes fit the 35mm inner width?
It is optimized for 38–56mm gravel tyres on 700c — the widest tyre range in the Bola family.
What pressure should I run?
On gravel, run about 70psi or lower depending on tyre and rider weight; do not chase road-high pressure on rough ground.
What is the ERD?
548mm; 24/24 holes, 6.5mm valve.
Which weight tiers are available?
Extreme Light 435g, Ultralight 455g, Superlight 490g and Standard 520g (±10–15g).
What is included?
A single bare rim — no hub, spokes, nipples or tape.
Warranty & Shipping
Warranty Period: 3 years
Crash Replacement: 30% discount on replacement parts
Processing Time: 1–3 business days (standard stock); 7–15 business days (custom)
Estimated Delivery: 7–15 business days (standard); 3–5 business days (expedited)
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