DC-A45
45 mm rim profile
OEM one-piece molded carbon spoke wheelset / three years in development
Carbon spoke wheelset manufacturer for one-piece molded road programs.
DeerCycles is a carbon rim and wheelset manufacturer behind the DC AEROLITH one-piece molded carbon rim-and-spoke wheel body for buyers comparing one-piece carbon wheelsets, monocoque carbon wheelsets, integrated carbon wheelset searches, OEM road wheelsets, and private-label carbon wheel programs. Full carbon disc, 3-spoke, 4-spoke and blade aero wheels are routed separately.
3 yrsDedicated development before market launch
22 mmStandard internal width for modern road tires
1160 g45 mm wheelset target weight, +/- 30 g
1360 g68 mm wheelset target weight, +/- 30 g
Market direction
Built for the wide-tire road era.
Road wheel programs have moved beyond narrow internal widths. This platform starts from a 22 mm internal width, so brands can build around current 28-30 mm road tire expectations while using an ultralight one-piece molded carbon rim-and-spoke wheel body assembled with the hub system.
Standard platform
22 mm internal width, 45 mm and 68 mm depth options, developed for modern road and aero road programs.
Ride quality
The one-piece molded carbon rim-and-spoke wheel body is tuned for a more refined ride feel than conventional carbon-spoke wheelsets.
OEM ready
Suitable for brand programs, distributor projects and private-label wheelset development.
ODM path
For brand-owned tooling, DeerCycles can support wider internal-width development beyond the standard 22 mm platform.
DC-A68
68 mm rim profile
OEM model range
Two depths for focused road programs.
A lightweight 45 mm option for climbing and all-round road, plus a deeper 68 mm option for aero road programs. Both use the same 22 mm internal-width direction.
45 mm one-piece wheelset
DC-A45
Depth45 mm
Weight1160 g
Tolerance+/- 30 g
Internal width22 mm
An ultralight road option for climbing, all-round performance and brands that want a modern wide-tire fit without giving up low system weight.
68 mm one-piece wheelset
DC-A68
Depth68 mm
Weight1360 g
Tolerance+/- 30 g
Internal width22 mm
A deeper aero-road option for performance programs that need the visual presence and speed intent of a high-profile one-piece carbon spoke wheelset.
Why it matters
22 mm internal width as standard.
The product is positioned for modern road tire expectations rather than older narrow internal-width integrated wheels. That makes the platform easier for brands to place in current road, aero road and private-label wheelset ranges.
Wider road tires
Built around current fit expectations.
A 22 mm internal width supports the direction of modern road wheel programs that pair aerodynamic rims with wider road tires.
Comfort positioning
More refined than conventional carbon-spoke builds.
The one-piece molded carbon rim-and-spoke wheel body gives brands a clearer ride-feel story than a standard carbon rim with separate carbon spokes.
Low-weight story
Low system weight remains the headline.
1160 g for 45 mm and 1360 g for 68 mm keeps the product in an ultralight performance conversation while moving to a more current internal width.
Buyer FAQ
One-piece carbon spoke wheelset questions for OEM buyers.
Use these points when comparing one-piece carbon wheelsets, monocoque carbon wheelsets, integrated carbon wheelset searches, and private-label road wheel programs before requesting a sample.
What is a one-piece molded carbon spoke wheelset?
For DeerCycles, a one-piece molded carbon spoke wheelset uses a carbon rim-and-spoke wheel body molded as one piece and then assembled with the hub system. The hub is not described as molded into the carbon body. For B2B buyers, the key checks are total wheelset weight, internal rim width, depth options, brake and hub standards, sample testing, serviceability, and private-label readiness.
How is a one-piece carbon spoke wheelset different from a conventional carbon-spoke build?
A conventional carbon-spoke build usually combines a carbon rim with separate spokes and hub choices. DC AEROLITH is positioned around a one-piece molded carbon rim-and-spoke wheel body assembled with the hub system, so the rim depth, 22 mm internal width, spoke architecture, target weight, serviceability, and brand evaluation process are reviewed together.
Can DeerCycles support private-label one-piece carbon spoke wheelsets?
Yes. DeerCycles supports OEM, ODM, and private-label one-piece carbon spoke wheelset projects for road wheel brands and distributors, including sample discussion, branding requirements, packaging direction, and wider internal-width ODM feasibility review by project.
What should a buyer send for a one-piece carbon spoke wheelset RFQ?
Buyers should send the target model, preferred depth, tire direction, brake standard, hub or axle requirements, expected sample quantity, annual volume estimate, branding needs, and whether the project needs standard 22 mm internal width or ODM tooling for a wider platform.
When should a buyer use the fit finder before this RFQ?
Use the DeerCycles OEM rim and wheelset fit finder first when the project is still choosing between DC AEROLITH, standard carbon rims, full carbon disc wheels, 3-spoke wheels, 4-spoke wheels, blade aero wheels, hub assembly, tire system, quantity, or ODM tooling route. It helps route the RFQ before sending the integrated carbon wheelset brief.
Do buyers also call this an integrated or monocoque carbon wheelset?
Buyer language varies. Some teams search for one-piece carbon wheelset, monocoque carbon wheelset, integrated carbon wheelset, or carbon-spoke wheelset. DeerCycles uses one-piece molded carbon spoke wheelset as the primary product wording, while treating those related phrases as secondary buyer search terms for the same DC AEROLITH OEM program.
Is this the same as a full carbon disc wheel or 3-spoke wheel?
No. This page is for DC AEROLITH one-piece molded carbon spoke wheelsets, where the carbon rim-and-spoke wheel body is molded as one piece and then assembled with the hub system. Full carbon disc wheels, 3-spoke wheels, 4-spoke wheels and blade aero wheels are handled on the separate aero wheel product page.
ODM tooling option
Need a wider internal width?
For brand-owned molds and dedicated road programs, DeerCycles can support wider internal-width development through ODM tooling. The standard platform starts at 22 mm; custom programs can be engineered around a wider target.
RFQ package
Ready for brand evaluation.
Send your target model, tire direction, brake standard, quantity and branding requirement. If model, hub assembly, branding, quantity, or RFQ path is not clear, use the fit finder first. DeerCycles can support one-piece molded carbon spoke wheelset sample discussion, private-label planning and ODM feasibility review.
Product targetDC-A45, DC-A68, both models, or ODM width
Fit standardTire size, brake standard, axle, freehub and hub requirement
Buyer planSample quantity, annual volume, branding, finish and target launch date