Section 1: High Tech Design and Manufacturing Process

• Our unique 5- or 7-spoke carbon composite wheel is made using the latest technology, materials and manufacturing processes. This lightweight and exceedingly strong wheel is suitable for both racing and street use. The wheels have been tested at Rim Technology, Eurotype Test Centre and German TUV, and passed all the tests for road certification. And most important of all, our wheels are unique in that they are created as a single unit - we don’t bond pieces together.

• BST wheels are unique - monocoque (single unit) design with 5 or 7 hollow spokes and are suitable for both street and race use.

• BST wheels will save you anything between 40% - 60% in weight, and more importantly, are designed to deliver the lowest Moment of Inertia - the critical factor that affects the performance of the bike.

• Because we can engineer with carbon fibre and maximise on its properties of high strength and low weight, we have reduced the weight in the spokes and rim without compromising strength. The weight is therefore concentrated in the hub, which means that rotational inertia is reduced, making the bike easier to handle, and allowing you to accelerate quicker and brake later. So not only is the wheel lighter, but it is engineered for maximum performance.

• The entire process is managed under ISO9001:2000 standards. We design the tooling, moulds, wheel and the hubs and manufacture them onsite. Cutting machines such as those used in the aeronautical industry ensure that the process is guaranteed and repeatable to our high standards. Layup is done in a clean room (dust-free).

• The wheels are cured in an Autoclave at 125 degrees C and 6 bar of pressure. This ensures the best compaction and surface finish.

• Every step of the process is logged and the entire history of each wheel is stored with its unique Serial Number.

• The carbon fibre we use is a combination of woven and unidirectional formats, and is embedded in a resin matrix made from toughened epoxy. Pre-preg is used as the machine application of the specific resin systems ensures the most controlled and even application and therefore the highest quality material for use in all BST products.

• The hub is attached to the carbon wheel using a unique fastening system combining high strength aerospace fasteners with mechanical locking mechanisms as well as high strength aerospace adhesive.

Section 2: Summary of Tests done on BST wheels

Test rig for Cornering Fatigue	Test rig for Torsional Durability

Cornering Fatigue Test details and results

Radial Fatigue Test details and results

Torsional Fatigue Test details and results

Section 3: BST wheels - Technical Specifications

	Weights:
		Street Front	5 swept spokes	2.1 - 2.4 kg	4.6 - 5.2 lbs
		Race Front	5 swept spokes	1.9 - 2.1 kg	4.1 - 4.6 lbs
		GP1 Front	5 swept spokes	1.91 kg	4.2 lbs
		GP1 Rear	5 swept spokes	2.25 kg	4.9 lbs
		Black Mamba front	7 straight spokes	2.49 kg	5.48 lbs
		Black Mamba rear	7 straight spokes	2.71 kg	5.97 lbs
		All weights include wheel complete with hub, bearings, spacers and all fittings

	• DoT and JWL compliant
	• Aerospace FAR25 qualified materials
	• Manufacturing facility is TUV certified, and ISO 9001:2000 compliant
	• Complete traceability in manufacturing process and materials used including the hubs
	• Manufacturing process allows for full identification (each has its own Serial No) and traceability (based on the process used for critical parts in the aerospace industry)
	• Nesting and cutting machines are the same as those used in the aerospace industry - each wheel pattern is cut and the part is numbered simultaneously guaranteeing correctness and uniformity
	• Layup of wheels is done in a Clean room (dust free environment)
	• Wheels passed all tests for road certification carried out by Rim Technology and Eurotype test center.
	• Corner fatigue carried out as specified in BS. AU. 50.
	• Radial fatigue carried out as specified in BS. AU. 50.
	• Torsional fatigue carried out as specified in BS. AU. 50.
	• Impact test carried out as specified in JWL
	• High Performance Wheels: these wheels are specially fabricated for drag racing and extreme performance, and feature unique sprocket carrier design and ceramic bearings.