Poll

What is everyone's favorite Carbon fiber weave?

Unidictional(UD)
3k
12k
3k twill
12k twill
x weave
butterfly x weave
UD marble
UD Matte

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Queen of Skulls

What is everyone's favorite Carbon fiber weave?
« on: September 23, 2022, 08:05:06 PM »
Looking at different carbon patterns trying to figure out which one I would like on my future bike.

I am torn between a few. Especially 12k twill and that x weave. So pretty and they tinkle

Let me know if I missed any.... Share your favorite and why!


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Crash217

Re: What is everyone's favorite Carbon fiber weave?
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2022, 09:17:04 PM »
A standard 3k weave is classic.    I think a wasp weave on the new style wavy aero wheels would look hot though!

s3si1u

Re: What is everyone's favorite Carbon fiber weave?
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2022, 10:45:37 PM »
I think that "painless" finish that Light Bicycle offers is dope. I'm sure others offer something similar

Queen of Skulls

Re: What is everyone's favorite Carbon fiber weave?
« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2022, 12:26:25 AM »
A standard 3k weave is classic.    I think a wasp weave on the new style wavy aero wheels would look hot though!

Is that the hexagonal weave.
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Crash217

Re: What is everyone's favorite Carbon fiber weave?
« Reply #4 on: September 24, 2022, 06:13:59 AM »
Yes, hexagonal, honeycomb, wasp, all look the same thing as far as google image search for me.

00Garza

Re: What is everyone's favorite Carbon fiber weave?
« Reply #5 on: September 24, 2022, 01:05:55 PM »
I like UD Matte on frames. I had some Yoeleo wheels that were 18k weave and really liked that look!

Queen of Skulls

Re: What is everyone's favorite Carbon fiber weave?
« Reply #6 on: October 09, 2022, 01:43:46 AM »
I just discovered the  3k twill at 30° that elite wheels has. I am having a hard time picking between that, the 12k twills, and the x weave. I am leaning x weave because I am a bigger riders. and its supposed to be stronger.  the twirly-ness of the 3k twill at 30° is just fun.  I need to make a choice very soon... mmm

« Last Edit: October 09, 2022, 01:47:16 AM by Queen of Skulls »
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1Sigma

Re: What is everyone's favorite Carbon fiber weave?
« Reply #7 on: October 09, 2022, 07:31:21 AM »
I just discovered the  3k twill at 30° that elite wheels has. I am having a hard time picking between that, the 12k twills, and the x weave. I am leaning x weave because I am a bigger riders. and its supposed to be stronger.  the twirly-ness of the 3k twill at 30° is just fun.  I need to make a choice very soon... mmm



The finish (3K, 12K, etc) is just a veneer, and does not affect the overall strength of the rim.
I wouldn't stress over it much, and just pick the finish that tickles your fancy
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Queen of Skulls

Re: What is everyone's favorite Carbon fiber weave?
« Reply #8 on: October 09, 2022, 04:38:43 PM »
The finish (3K, 12K, etc) is just a veneer, and does not affect the overall strength of the rim.
I wouldn't stress over it much, and just pick the finish that tickles your fancy

The problem is I like the xweave, the 12k twill,  and the angled 3k twill...
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1Sigma

Re: What is everyone's favorite Carbon fiber weave?
« Reply #9 on: October 10, 2022, 07:43:29 PM »
The problem is I like the xweave, the 12k twill,  and the angled 3k twill...

In that case, of the ones you like, my vote goes to x-weave.
Has a nice "edgy" look, that the tradition weaves lack
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Queen of Skulls

Re: What is everyone's favorite Carbon fiber weave?
« Reply #10 on: October 11, 2022, 12:27:10 AM »
In that case, of the ones you like, my vote goes to x-weave.
Has a nice "edgy" look, that the tradition weaves lack

Edgy isnt the word I would use... Satisfying is the word I would use. I think it sparkles better and is more satisfying To see it shift in the light because of the bigger sections of weave. I was already leaning that way. its just 80 bucks more. I broke down and spent it. Because it will be more fun.  Maybe I should do a transparent pink or some thing on them.  That will take the edge off. lol
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