We Are One Convergence - FUSE 33mm [Rim Only]
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PURPOSE - Enduro Plus
Traction, what does it even mean? Well, the Fuse is here to teach you the meaning in a way that will grip you. Our highest volume Enduro Plus carbon rim with Convergence Technology. With data driven improvements, the Fuse utilizes Convergence Rim Technology that hits 33% stronger and rides 18% more damped than anything we have created in the past. This means that when you choose a rim with Convergence technology you are getting a rim that will stay true longer, need less maintenance over time and provide a smooth yet responsive ride feel. We focused on strength and ride feel when developing Convergence and we believe we've hit the sweet spot! When you are poised at the top of a no fall zone and need the most traction, a higher volume rim allows you to lower your tire pressure and squeeze out every last ounce of grip. The increased confidence that comes with from a higher volume Fuse rim allows you to run a wide range of tires from 2.5" - 2.8" without a worry.
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29ER ONLY | 33mm WIDE
ERD 604mm
TIRES The tires we recommend are a range from 2.5" - 2.6"
WEIGHT 523g for the 29er
The Convergence lineup is created with a pick your preference in mind. Offering internal widths of 28mm (Sector), 30mm (Triad), and 33mm (Fuse).
CONVERGENCE 3 Pillars Of Design
Inventory Note: We generally have Triad rims in stock and ready to go but often have to order in a Fuse or Sector option.
Wheelbuild and Articulation
A major refinement that the Convergence lineup brings to the market is the improved interface between the rim and the spoke nipple. The nipple bed shape was completely redesigned to make the local surface perpendicular to the nipple itself. This gives you the absolute best-case interface between the rim and the nipple, as the entirety of the nipple loads the spoke hole versus just a single point. Improving the nipple articulation means that the rim rides significantly quieter and improves grip through rough sections of the trail. Because the spokes and nipples are less constrained, they can move and allow the rim to deform to match the trail.
Impact Strength
With an increased impact strength of 31% and only a 2% increase in weight compared to our Union 29 rim, the Convergence is the best rim we have ever made. Taking our time diving deep into testing over 24 iterations, we came up with the perfect balance; a combination of weight, strength and ride feel. The addition of cutting-edge carbon materials to our tried-and-true carbon fibre was the undeniable best option to improve strength and allowed us to cut out weight where it wasn’t needed. The use of new ZRT material in critical areas that take the most impact means you can ride harder and faster with more confidence than ever before.
Radial Flex
Our current Revolution line is well regarded for its balance of lateral and radial stiffness. With the Convergence, we aimed to dial in our rim stiffness even further. Starting with the design, we dropped the overall depth of the rim to 18.5mm, which is our shallowest rim to date. Shallower rims are inherently less stiff than their taller counterparts. We then took this further in the laminate itself, by adjusting the layers of carbon fibre to create a rim that is 18% less stiff radially than the Union 29 (with the Triad, specifically), while gaining a 5.92% increase in lateral stiffness. This will give riders a rim that rides even smoother over the trail while providing even more of that rocket ship feeling out of corners.
Want something a little more custom? Please add your request in the NOTES field or fill in our Custom Wheel Build Form and we'll be in touch.
Our current build time for all in-stock components is 2 - 5 days. We carry a large selection of hubs/rims/spokes, however, some custom colours and configurations may only be available on backorder.
Inventory Note: We stay well stocked on Triad rims & Black Hubs but often have to order in a Fuse or Sector Rim or custom hub colour.
Please be aware that lead times may vary between components. We advise contacting info@essentialcycles.com or completing our custom wheel build form if you would like to confirm ETA before purchasing; our Build Pages do not reflect real-time inventory levels!