POLARIS SL

The pinnacle of carbon craft

SUB-1KG POWERHOUSE

The Polaris 42SL and 56SL weigh in at 974g and 1070g respectively, and are packed with the latest in carbon rim innovation to give them an incredible 120kg rider limit with a 120j impact rating for durability.

UPDATED CARBON LAYUP

LIGHTNESS. DISTILLED.

Hyper-intricate layup with liberal use of quality Toray T800/T1000/M40J carbon fibers result in a 70g weight reduction per set of rims.

Enjoy more responsiveness during sprints and attacks with lower rotational inertia where it counts the most.



IN-HOUSE EXPERTISE

AERO DONE RIGHT.

The performance and stability of Polaris SL stems from our deep experience in engineering and design.

Unlike other brands that slap their logos onto open mould products, we meticulously design Polaris to exacting standards - from Finite Element Analysis to Computational Fluid Dynamics, our products use state-of-the-art simulation and optimization techniques to bring the highest performance and user experience to the rider.

It's not easy - we are the only company in Singapore that does carbon wheel design, but our custom rim designs attain a performance unreachable with open-mould rims.

THE NEED FOR SPEED

Superior Aerodynamics

Through careful optimization of the rim shape and rim-tire interface via thousands of hours of Computational Fluid Dynamics simulations, as well as wind tunnel testing at the A2 Wind Tunnel in North Carolina, USA, we were able to design a series of rims that works admirably fast. During testing, our rims matched favorably with class leading wheels - our Polaris 56SL in particular is faster than a Zipp 454 NSW and remains aerodynamic to a greater wind angle.

ALL-CONDITIONS PERFORMANCE

Calming Stability

Designed with a priority on handling transient gusts, Polaris minimizes steering torque, while maintaining torque linearity to a greater wind angle.  A linear response means that steering is more predictable with less twitching or jerking during sudden gusts, while a lower steering moment means less effort spent keeping the bike moving straight.

The Polaris 42SL features a near-immunity to crosswinds, with a near-zero steering moment that provides exceptionally good response in bad weather.

The Polaris 56SL easily matches a Zipp 454 NSW in crosswind performance, while maintaining handling over a larger range of angles (17 deg) than the Zipp 454 (16 deg) before stalling.

IMPECCABLE CONSTRUCTION

EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY

Manufactured with state-of-the-art techniques for quality and lightness, Polaris rims have stood up to the scrutiny of ultrasonic inspections, borescope inspections, and digital microscopy with zero cracks, delaminations, or structural issues detected..

Read the inspection report by Carbon Craft X, an independent, certified non-destructive testing workshop

RACE WITH CONFIDENCE

FORTIFIED SPEED.

An updated rim layup gives a 33% improvement in impact strength from 90J -> 120J, 3x the UCI requirement.

Exceptional reliability with 24 spoke rims, providing better load distribution than the competition with 18/20 spokes.

Lifetime warranty and parts crash replacement policy, so you can race with confidence.

EXTRALITE SPC3+ HUBS

ITALIAN INNOVATION

Premium hubs from Extralite pair lightness with reliability.

Multi-axial machined 7075TX shell and axle for maximum stiffness and minimum weight.

Just 196g
with XDR and HyperCeramic bearings.

Hyper-Engineered Titanium Ratchet and 2-Pawl drive for reliable and solid engagement.

Uses industry-standard bearing sizes
for easy, cost-effective replacements.

ULTRALIGHT. SENSIBLE.

CARBON SPOKES

Universal Straight-Pull Carbon Spokes

50% lighter than a CX-Ray spoke.

Matched stiffness with CX-Ray.

Drop-in field replacement with CX-Ray possible.

Lightweight and comfortable.

Polaris SL Tech Specs

RIM POLARIS 42SL POLARIS 56SL
Variant Extralite SPC3+
Depth 42mm 56mm
Width 32.5mm 32.0mm
Internal Width 23mm
ERD 555mm 528mm
Hubs Extralite SPC3+
Spokes Carbon Spokes, 24/24H
Nipples Sapim Polyax Alloy
Weight 980g 1070g

Specifications shown are base model with Enduro steel bearings. Due to the hand-made nature of the rims, weights may vary +-2%

Polaris 42SL Comparison

RIM POLARIS 42SL Zipp 353 NSW Brisk Velix Evo 45 LW Meilenstein Art Scope Artech 4
Weight 974g 1315g 975g 1190g 1120g
Depth 42mm 40mm 45mm 45mm 45mm
Width 32.5mm ~30mm 30mm 28.6mm 31mm
Internal Width 23mm Hooked 25mm Hookless 23mm Hooked 22.8mm Hooked 23mm Hooked
Hubs Extralite SPC3+ Zipp ZR1 SL Unbranded DT Swiss 180 Artech 3DP
Spokes Carbon, 24/24H Steel, 20/20H Carbon, 20/20H Carbon, 20/20H Carbon, 18/18H
Warranty Lifetime + crash Lifetime + crash 2 Years 5 Years Lifetime
Price (SGD) 4050 6350 4418 10000+ 5999

Specifications shown are with ceramic bearings. Due to the hand-made nature of the rims, weights may vary +-2%

Polaris 56SL Comparison

RIM POLARIS 56SL Zipp 353 NSW Brisk Velix Evo 61 Syncros Capital SL 60 Scope Artech 6
Weight 1070g 1400g 1075g 1290g 1244g
Depth 56mm 53/58mm 61mm 60mm 65mm
Width 32mm ~30mm 30mm Not stated 31mm
Internal Width 23mm Hooked 25mm Hookless 23mm Hooked 25mm Hookless 23mm Hooked
Hubs Extralite SPC3+ Zipp ZR1 SL Unbranded DT Swiss 240 Artech 3DP
Spokes Carbon, 24/24H Steel, 20/20H Carbon, 20/20H Carbon, 16/16H Carbon, 18/18H
Warranty Lifetime + crash Lifetime + crash 2 Years 2 Years Lifetime
Price (SGD) 4050 6350 4418 6000 5999

Specifications shown are with ceramic bearings. Due to the hand-made nature of the rims, weights may vary +-2%

LIFETIME WARRANTY AND PARTS CRASH REPLACEMENT

Ride hard, race harder - we've got your back with our lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects*. Even better, all Polaris wheels come with a crash replacement guarantee. If you manage to damage your product while riding, racing, or even during an accident, we will replace or repair Polaris for you at zero parts cost**.

*This warranty is valid for the original owner. It covers the rims, spokes, and hubs, but does not cover damage due to wear and tear (e.g. bearings, brake tracks), cosmetics, improper assembly or abuse. **This guarantee is valid for the original owner of Polaris wheels. Labor and return shipping costs are not covered by Ascent. Ascent and its distributors reserve the right to refuse warranty or crash replacement guarantee to any person who, at our sole discretion, abuses our products, programs, or warranty policy. Damage caused by misuse, abuse, or intentional damage will not be covered by either policy.

OMNIBALANCE DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

The Omnibalance Design Philosophy guides our wheel design. It is no longer sufficient to produce wheels that are fast - they need to be stable and controllable, they need to inspire confidence so that you dare to push yourself to the absolute best.

We have identified five key factors for a wheel's performance, and have designed Polaris to excel in all of them:

  • Steering Stability
  • Aerodynamics
  • Comfort
  • Traction
  • Response