"Scribe has made a name for itself by delivering fast, well-priced boutique wheels. Now, heading into 2026, the UK-based brand is swinging even harder with the launch of its all-new Ultra Élan and Ultra CORE wheel ranges. What makes the Ultra Élan and Ultra CORE range different? They are lighter, wider, and ( according to Scribe) among the most aerodynamic road wheels you can race under UCI rules."
"Scribe says the OSL8 wasn't just designed to look cool. After extensive CFD development and rapid prototyping, the spoke was validated in the Silverstone wind tunnel. The testing showed measurable watt savings compared to a flat 5mm carbon spoke. Scribe claims reductions of 0.5W at 0° and 5° yaw, 0.4W at 10°, and 0.2W at 15° (at 45km/h), making the OSL8 their fastest bladed spoke to date."
UK-based Scribe launches the Ultra Élan and Ultra CORE wheel ranges for 2026, offering lighter, wider, and UCI-legal aerodynamic road wheels. The update centers on the OSL8 carbon spoke, an unconventional shape developed to balance stiffness, compliance, and aero efficiency. The Élan range includes Élan Ultra 5 (50mm, 1,149g) and Élan Ultra 6 (65mm, 1,289g). Extensive CFD work and rapid prototyping validated the OSL8 in the Silverstone wind tunnel, showing measurable watt savings versus a flat 5mm spoke at various yaw angles at 45km/h. Rims measure 24mm internal and 30mm external, with a hooked profile for 28–30mm tires and refined gunmetal hubs with a green freehub body. The Ultra CORE models retain the same depths but use Italian Alpina aero-steel spokes to trade some weight for increased durability and lower cost.
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