UpVine Light 40 mm 2026: versatile carbon wheels for the road

A pair of tubeless-ready carbon wheels with a 40mm profile

The UpVine Light 40mm 2026 carbon road wheels are designed for cyclists who prioritize lightness, responsiveness, and versatility. With a claimed weight of 1150g per pair and rims weighing 320g each, they are ideal for climbs, rolling terrain, and sporty rides with frequent changes of pace.

The 40mm profile aims to balance efficiency, handling, and stability. It allows for a wheel well-suited to climbing while maintaining a usable rim depth for flatter sections. The construction combines Toray T700 and T800 carbon fibers with an unpainted finish to reduce weight.

The UpVine Light 40mm wheels use asymmetric rims, a 21mm internal width, and a 24-spoke lacing pattern front and rear. They are compatible with clincher tires and tubeless-ready setups, feature in-house developed UpVine hubs, and are available with a Shimano Road or SRAM XDR freehub body.

Rim profile

Versatile height of 40 mm

The UpVine Light wheels use 40mm deep rims. This intermediate profile is designed to maintain performance suitable for climbs, rolling terrain, and smoother sections.

Balance between performance and maneuverability

The 40mm height aims to combine the performance of a carbon profile with handling adapted to changes in pace and courses with many variations in gradient.

Use on different routes

This rim height makes it possible to consider a single pair of wheels for sporty outings, mountain cyclosportives and varied road routes.

Weight

1150 g per pair

The advertised weight for the complete pair is 1150 g.

320g rim

Each rim has a stated weight of 320g.

Lightweight assembly

The weight of the rims, the paintless finish, the specific spokes and the titanium nuts all contribute to the search for a reduced overall weight.

Carbon construction

Toray T700 and T800 Fibers

The rims are made from a combination of Toray T700 and T800 carbon fibers.

Premium carbon construction

The combination of these two types of fibers is used to obtain a structure adapted to the stresses of a road wheel with disc brakes.

Paint-free finish

The rims adopt a paintless finish to avoid adding an extra layer and to help reduce weight.

Asymmetrical rim

Design adapted for disc brakes

The UpVine Light 40 mm wheels use an asymmetric rim designed for the specific constraints of wheels equipped with disc brakes.

Balance of ray tensions

The asymmetrical profile aims to improve the balance of tensions between the two sides of the wheel.

1:1 Shelving

The wheels use a 1:1 spoke pattern with 24 spokes at the front and 24 spokes at the rear.

Rim width

Internal width of 21 mm

The 21mm internal width is designed to accommodate tire sections used on modern road bikes.

External width according to the model

The provided technical specifications indicate two possible external widths depending on the model: 30.5 mm or 27 mm. The exact value must be verified according to the selected variant.

• External width indicated: 30.5 mm or 27 mm depending on the model
• Internal width: 21 mm

Tires and tubeless

Clincher compatibility

The rims are compatible with clincher tires with a bead used with an inner tube.

Tubeless ready compatibility

The UpVine Light 40 mm wheels are also tubeless ready and can accommodate a tubeless setup with compatible components.

Tire sections

The general description mentions compatibility with tires from 28 to 32 mm, while the specifications table recommends sections from 28 to 30 mm. Both ranges are included in the information provided.

• Range mentioned in the presentation: 28 to 32 mm
• Recommended range in specifications: 28 to 30 mm

Hubs

UpVine hubs developed in-house

The wheels use hubs designed and developed in-house by UpVine.

Steel bearings

The hubs are equipped with steel bearings.

Disc brakes

The hubs and rims are designed for use on a road bike equipped with disc brakes.

Freewheel body

Two options available

The wheelset can be configured with one of the two freehub bodies offered.

• Shimano Road
• Sram XDR

Shelving

24 spokes at the front and rear

Each wheel has 24 holes and receives 24 spokes.

• Front wheel: 24 holes and 24 spokes
• Rear wheel: 24 holes and 24 spokes

Specific steel spokes

The UpVine Light 40 mm wheels use specific ultra-light steel spokes.

Weight of 3.7 g per spoke

Each spoke has a stated weight of 3.7 g.

Advertised resistance of 3500 N

The resistance indicated for each radius is 3500 N.

spoke nuts

Titanium nuts

The spokes are paired with titanium nuts with a gunmetal finish.

Weight of 0.54 g per nut

Each nut has a stated weight of 0.54 g.

Desired behavior

Ascents

The advertised weight of 1150g and the 320g rims position the UpVine Light 40mm as a pair intended for cyclists wishing to optimize their setup for long climbs.

Frequent reminders

The low mass announced aims to maintain a responsive wheel during accelerations and changes of pace.

Hilly routes

The 40mm profile is designed to remain usable when the route alternates between climbs, descents and rolling sections.

Versatile single pair

The UpVine Light 40 mm wheels may be suitable for cyclists looking for a single pair of carbon wheels for different types of road rides.

Alternative UpVine Light 52mm

Higher profile

For cyclists seeking more aerodynamics and high-speed performance, UpVine also offers a Light version with 52mm rims.

Choice based on the terrain

The 40mm version prioritizes a balance between weight, handling and versatility, while the 52mm version is presented as a more aerodynamically oriented alternative.

Technical specifications

General Information

• Product: Pair of UpVine Light 40mm wheels
• Use: road, mountain, hilly terrain and performance
• Weight of the pair: 1150 g
• Braking type: disc brake
• Compatibility: clincher and tubeless ready

Rims

• Material: Toray T700 and T800 carbon
• Finish: unpainted
• Height: 40 mm
• Weight of one rim: 320 g
• Design: asymmetrical
• Internal width: 21 mm
• External width: 30.5 mm or 27 mm depending on the model

Tires

• Compatibility: clincher
• Compatibility: tubeless ready
• Sections mentioned in the presentation: 28 to 32 mm
• Recommended sections in the technical table: 28 to 30 mm

Hubs

• Brand: UpVine
• Development: hubs designed in-house
• Bearings: steel
• Freehub body available: Shimano Road
• Available freehub body: Sram XDR

Shelving

• Front drilling: 24 holes
• Rear drilling: 24 holes
• Configuration: 24 spokes at the front and 24 spokes at the rear
• Shelving: 1:1
• Spokes: Special ultra-light steel
• Weight of one spoke: 3.7 g
• Advertised resistance of a radius: 3500 N

Nuts

• Material: titanium
• Finish: gunmetal
• Weight of one nut: 0.54 g

Recommended use

• Road cycling
• Ascents
• Mountain route
• Hilly routes
• Mountain cycling events
• Sports outings
• A course with numerous restarts
• Cyclists looking for a pair of 1150g wheels
• Riders wanting a versatile 40mm rim depth
• Mounting with road tires from 28 to 30 mm according to technical recommendations
• Road bikes equipped with disc brakes
• Shimano Road or Sram XDR transmissions

Why choose UpVine Light 40mm wheels?

• Lightweight carbon road wheelset
• Advertised weight of 1150 g per pair
• Advertised weight of 320 g per rim
• 40 mm multi-purpose profile
• Constructed from Toray T700 and T800 carbon fibers
• Paint-free finish
• Asymmetrical rims adapted to the constraints of disc braking
• Internal width of 21 mm
• Clincher compatibility
• Tubeless ready compatibility
• Suitable for modern road tires
• UpVine hubs developed in-house
• Steel bearings
• 24 spokes at the front and rear
• 1:1 Shelving
• Specific spokes made of ultra-light steel
• Weight of 3.7 g per spoke
• Advertised resistance of 3500 N per radius
• Gunmetal titanium nuts
• Weight of 0.54 g per nut
• Shimano Road freehub body available
• Sram XDR freehub body available
• Designed for climbs and hilly terrain
• Suitable for outings involving numerous restarts
• It is possible to use a single pair of wheels on a variety of road routes.