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The " Climber" – is the combination of extra super duralumin 7075T73 and an Elastic Outer Shell design inherited from our flagship model, the "Super Climber". Here we would like to introduce you to the technology used in this model.
![GOKISO Climber Hub](../../image/product/gokiso_introduction_topimage2.jpg)
The Elastic Shock Absorbing Suspension system found in the sleeve structure inside Gokiso hubs has been repositioned to outside of the hub body on the Gokiso Climber Hub series.
24 fingers ( 12 on each side ) absorb harmful impacts from road surfaces which affect and damage the bearings. The Gokiso Climber Hub employs larger diameter single row bearings on each side of the hub. The size of the bearings and their layout are exclusively designed for these models. As a result both lighter weight and high performance under high torque and high load conditions are achieved. Gokiso Climber Series hubs will give greater power to riders in hill climbs, time trials, and goal sprints.
![Performance evaluation of GOKISO](../../image/en/product/gokiso_introduction_subcopy02_en.gif)
![GOKISO original bench tester](../../image/en/product/gokiso_introduction_subcopy03_en.gif)
![GOKISO original bench tester](../../image/product/gokiso_introduction_image01.jpg)
Evaluation data of two types Aero spoke.
Rim : 38mm Clincher
Load weight : 60kg
Rim : 38mm Clincher
Load weight : 60kg
![Evaluation data of two types Aero spoke.](../../image/en/product/gokiso_introduction_image02_en.gif)
![Competitor’s Tubular wheel vs. GOKISO 38mm clincher wheel](../../image/en/product/gokiso_introduction_subcopy04_en.gif)
A Variety of comparison tests are done to choose the best carbon rim for GOKISO wheels. One of the rim comparisons listed below is "Clincher versus tubular". From our tests results, our clincher wheel shows less rolling resistance compared to popular tubular wheels. This big difference we believe, as our test data confirms, is caused by the difference of the structure of the rim, which produces a difference of deformation of the tire and rim assembly. As a direct result the difference of the contact area of the tire significantly affects the rolling resistance. As shown in the graph below, our optimized 38mm clincher wheel shows much less rolling resistance compared to full-carbon tubular wheels of other manufacturers'.
![他社製チューブラーホイールvs38mmクリンチャー](../../image/en/product/gokiso_introduction_image03_en.gif)
![GOKISO Climber Hub performance](../../image/en/product/gokiso_introduction_subcopy05_en.gif)
The biggest difference appears in a high load, high torque condition which is the most stressful for the bearings. In 100kg load conditions in which impact load is assumed the Gokiso Aluminum "Climber" wheel helped so many riders break their own bests times in hill climbs, as can be seen in the graph below.
Try hill climbing with GOKISO "Climber" wheels!
Try hill climbing with GOKISO "Climber" wheels!
![GOKISOクライマーハブの性能:グラフ](../../image/en/product/gokiso_introduction_image04_en.gif)
*rim : 38mm Clincher
![The reason why GOKISO “Climber” wheels employ rim heights of 24mm for Front and 30mm for Rear](../../image/en/product/gokiso_introduction_subcopy06_en.gif)
![GOKISO Climber Wheel](../../image/product/gokiso_introduction_topimage1.jpg)
The test results as shown in the graph below confirm that for the rear wheel when using a a lightweight rim with a 24mm rim height greater traction loss caused by lack of rigidity of the rim. That's why we chose 30mm high rim for Gokiso Climber models rear wheel.
Currently 30mm wide Gokiso Climber series clincher wheels have not been UCI approved yet for front wheel use in UCI sanctioned races.(*) For those who are participating UCI races, we recommend using a Gokiso Climber series 30mm rear wheel and a Gokiso climber series 24mm rim for front to improve over all performance and comply with the UCI regulations*.
(Riders)Those who do not participate in UCI sanctioned races may run 30mm high Gokiso Climber series wheels in both front and back or in the 24mm front and 30mm rear.
The choice is yours!
* : UCI CYCLING REGULATIONS ARTICLE 1.3.018
Currently 30mm wide Gokiso Climber series clincher wheels have not been UCI approved yet for front wheel use in UCI sanctioned races.(*) For those who are participating UCI races, we recommend using a Gokiso Climber series 30mm rear wheel and a Gokiso climber series 24mm rim for front to improve over all performance and comply with the UCI regulations*.
(Riders)Those who do not participate in UCI sanctioned races may run 30mm high Gokiso Climber series wheels in both front and back or in the 24mm front and 30mm rear.
The choice is yours!
* : UCI CYCLING REGULATIONS ARTICLE 1.3.018
![GOKISOクライマーホイールのリム選定:グラフ](../../image/en/product/gokiso_introduction_image05_en.gif)
* Hub : GOKISO Climber Hub, Rim : Clincher
![The best performance GOKISO, Super Climber](../../image/en/product/gokiso_introduction_subcopy07_en.gif)
![GOKISO Super Climber Hub](../../image/product/gokiso_introduction_topimage4.jpg)
![A titanium shaft and ceramic bearings are employed for the Super Climber model.29-year warranty for the hub. During the warranty period, the rims can be exchanged to new ones for free, up to 3 times.](../../image/en/product/gokiso_introduction_subcopy08_en.gif)
In addition to improved rolling resistance, the combination of the titanium shaft and ceramic bearings reduce the chances of bearing trouble to occur. Such as, corrosion caused by electric spark, lack of lubrication property caused by water in the hub. The user can rely on the durability of this hub, even in a severe conditions.
![The best performece the Super Climber](../../image/en/product/gokiso_introduction_subcopy09_en.gif)
The "Super Climber" employs a titanium alloy for the shaft and ceramic ball bearings which from our extensive study of a variety of material combinations we found to be the most logical for our high end model.
<Material Selection>
With the traditional "GOKISO" hub we studied whether the the number of rows of bearings (single or double), bearing size, adoption of ceramic bearings, and material of the shaft affect the over all hub performance or not. We found there was no significant difference in performance observed with "Traditional GOKISO" hub. Neither prototype "Super Climber" nor prototype " Climber" could surpass the Traditional "GOKISO" hub, when the same bearing layout and shaft material were used. However, our extensive studies, tests and design changes revealed that there is an optimum combination suitable for each model. Our flagship "Super Climber" exceeds the Traditional"GOKISO" hub in every aspect as shown in the graph below.
<Material Selection>
With the traditional "GOKISO" hub we studied whether the the number of rows of bearings (single or double), bearing size, adoption of ceramic bearings, and material of the shaft affect the over all hub performance or not. We found there was no significant difference in performance observed with "Traditional GOKISO" hub. Neither prototype "Super Climber" nor prototype " Climber" could surpass the Traditional "GOKISO" hub, when the same bearing layout and shaft material were used. However, our extensive studies, tests and design changes revealed that there is an optimum combination suitable for each model. Our flagship "Super Climber" exceeds the Traditional"GOKISO" hub in every aspect as shown in the graph below.
![The best performece “Super Climber”](../../image/en/product/gokiso_introduction_image06_en.gif)
![GOKISO line-up](../../image/en/product/gokiso_introduction_subcopy11_en.gif)
GOKISO GD2 Super Climber Wheel |
GOKIO GD2 Climber Wheel |
GOKISO GD2 Wheel (38mm Clincher) |
GOKISO Wheel (50mm Tubular) |
Rim:F/R=24mm F/R=38mm F/R=50mm Full Carbon Clincher |
Rim:F/R=24mm F/R=38mm F/R=50mm Full Carbon Clincher |
Rim:F/R=24mm F/R=38mm F/R=50mm Full Carbon Clincher |
Rim:F50mm/R50mm Full Carbon Tubular Weight: F824g/R916g Total Weight: 1,740g |
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* Above wheel weights are when be assembled with the CX-RAY and brass nipple.
![Future Gokiso products](../../image/en/product/gokiso_introduction_subcopy14_en.gif)
![galvanic corrosion of aluminum nipple](../../image/product/gokiso_introduction_image08.jpg)
![salt splay text : galvanic corrosion of aluminum nipple](../../image/product/gokiso_introduction_image09.jpg)
(*) salty water spray test: A type of corrosion test, in which the test article is exposed to salty moisture by spraying salty water inside an enclosed compartment. The temparature inside the compartment is kept at a constant of 35 deg. Celsius.
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