How Carbon Bike Wheels Are Made | Inside The Vision Factory

Ever wondered how your high-performance carbon wheels go from raw materials to race-ready speed machines? 🤔 Join us for an EXCLUSIVE behind-the-scenes tour of the Vision factory in Taiwan!

We check out the detailed manufacturing process, witnessing firsthand the journey of a bike wheel from concept to completion. Discover the secrets behind carbon fibre construction, see how rims are meticulously laid up, and get up close with the precision engineering involved in hub assembly, including freehub bodies and bearing installation.

Watch wheels being expertly built and trued, and see the rigorous quality control and fatigue testing that ensures every wheel meets the highest standards. If you love cycling tech, this is a must-watch!

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Chapters / Timestamps ⏱️
00:00 Intro - Welcome to the Vision Factory!
00:56 Where Does The Life Of A Bike Wheel Begin?
04:00 Carbon Fibre Explained
05:55 Construction Of A Carbon Bike Rim
09:20 What Happens When The Rim Is Removed From The Mould?
11:08 The Racing Heritage Of Vision
12:12 Manufacturing A Freehub Body
13:22 72t Freehub Ratchets
14:25 Hub Assembly
15:32 Ensuring Bearings Are Fitted Correctly
16:04 The Components Of The Vision PRS Hub
17:14 Building Vision Metron RS Wheels
19:18 Truing Wheels
18:58 Quality Control Checks
19:30 Laser Etching Of Logos
20:15 Fatigue Testing Machines

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