{"product_id":"8lien-aether-carbon-spoke-wheelset","title":"8LIEN 2026 AETHER Ultra Light Carbon Spoke Wheelset","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"udc-full\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ensures full-width if inside columns --\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"prod-intro\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 itemprop=\"name\"\u003e8LIEN 2026 AETHER Series Ultra Light Carbon Spoke Wheelset\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n      The \u003cstrong\u003e8LIEN 2026 AETHER Series\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for riders chasing the lightest-possible wheel without giving up real-world durability. A performance-driven composite layup blends \u003cstrong\u003eT1100 \u0026amp; M40X carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e to balance \u003cstrong\u003eweight, stiffness, strength, and comfort\u003c\/strong\u003e—reinforcing critical zones like spoke holes and rim walls for confident acceleration and cornering. A modern \u003cstrong\u003e25 mm internal \/ 34 mm external\u003c\/strong\u003e hooked rim pairs best with \u003cstrong\u003e28–48 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e tyres, while the new \u003cstrong\u003eAether (R02) hub\u003c\/strong\u003e runs a \u003cstrong\u003e45T ratchet\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eTPI ceramic bearings\u003c\/strong\u003e for crisp engagement and low drag. Choose your depth: \u003cstrong\u003eAether 3 (30\/35)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAether 4 (40\/45)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAether 5 (45\/50)\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eAether 6 (50\/60)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    \u003c!-- Features \u0026 Benefits --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"features-benefits-grid features--image-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"features-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e8LIEN 2026 AETHER Series — Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT1100 \u0026amp; M40X Carbon Fusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e performance-driven composite layup tuned for low weight, stiffness, strength, and comfort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick Your Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aether 3 (F30\/R35), Aether 4 (F40\/R45), Aether 5 (F45\/R50), or Aether 6 (F50\/R60).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern Wide Rim:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 mm internal \/ 34 mm external for fast tyre shaping, stability, and confidence at lower pressures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHooked \u0026amp; Tubeless-Ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clincher \u0026amp; tubeless compatibility with clear pressure limits for each setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAether Hub (R02) Ratchet:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e45T\u003c\/strong\u003e ratchet for fast pickup and durable engagement geometry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTPI Ceramic Bearings:\u003c\/strong\u003e reduced friction for smoother rolling and improved efficiency under load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNext-Gen Carbon Spokes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gen 4 carbon spokes with \u003cstrong\u003eT-Head\u003c\/strong\u003e design in a \u003cstrong\u003e1:1\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern (20F\/20R) for stiffness and stable tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoating-Free Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e paintless rim finish for weight savings and a clean carbon look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTyre Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optimized for \u003cstrong\u003e28–48 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e tyres (min labeled 28 mm); rider limit varies by model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"features-image\"\u003e\n        \u003c!-- TagDiv modal restored: wrap image in \u003ca\u003e and keep td-modal-image class --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/3424\/4411\/files\/8lien-2026-AETHER-Series-rim-details.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n          \u003cimg class=\"td-modal-image alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/3424\/4411\/files\/8lien-2026-AETHER-Series-rim-details.jpg\" alt=\"8LIEN AETHER Series ultra-light carbon spoke wheelset\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    \u003c!-- Product Specifications --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align:center; margin:32px 0 16px;\"\u003e8LIEN AETHER Series — Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"features-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRims \u0026amp; Tyres\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheel Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInner Rim Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 mm (Hooked)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOuter Rim Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRim Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coating-free (paintless)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTyre Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clincher \u0026amp; Tubeless; min labeled 28 mm (optimized 28–48 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressure (max):\u003c\/strong\u003e Clincher \u0026lt; 125 psi (8.6 bar); Tubeless \u0026lt; 90 psi (6.2 bar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHubs \u0026amp; Spokes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHubs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aether Hubs (R02) • Ratchet 45T • Center Lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearings:\u003c\/strong\u003e TPI ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpokes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon spokes (Gen 4) • T-Head • 1:1 pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpoke Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 front \/ 20 rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAxles:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12×100 (F) \/ 12×142 (R)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreehub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shimano 10\/11\/12s, SRAM XDR, Campagnolo N3W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWeights \u0026amp; Limits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAether 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e 980 g (±30 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAether 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1020 g (±30 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAether 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1040 g (±30 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAether 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1110 g (±30 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRider Limit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aether 3\/4 ≤ 100 kg • Aether 5\/6 ≤ 110 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- Lineup \u0026 Sizes table --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"udc-frame-geo\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e8LIEN AETHER Series — Lineup \u0026amp; Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"udc-geo-flex udc-geo-50-50\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"udc-geo-left udc-geo-figure\"\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/3424\/4411\/files\/8lien-2026-AETHER-Series-rim-profiles_v2.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003cimg class=\"td-modal-image alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/3424\/4411\/files\/8lien-2026-AETHER-Series-rim-profiles_v2.jpg\" alt=\"8LIEN AETHER Series hooked rim with 25mm internal and 34mm external width\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"udc-geo-cap\"\u003eHooked 25 mm internal width for 28–48 mm tyres, stability, and comfort at lower pressures.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"udc-geo-right udc-geo-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"udc-geo\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"metric\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAether 3\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAether 4\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAether 5\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAether 6\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"metric\"\u003eDepth (F\/R)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 \/ 35\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 \/ 45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 \/ 50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 \/ 60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"metric\"\u003eInternal \/ External (mm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003e25 (Hooked) \/ 34\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"metric\"\u003eSpoke Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003e20F \/ 20R (1:1 pattern)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"metric\"\u003eHubset\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003eAether (R02) • 45T ratchet • TPI ceramic • Center Lock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"metric\"\u003eApprox. Weight (pair)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e980 g (±30)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1020 g (±30)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1040 g (±30)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1110 g (±30)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"equiv\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"metric\"\u003eTyre Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003eOptimized 28–48 mm (min labeled 28 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"metric\"\u003eRider Limit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003eAether 3\/4 ≤ 100 kg • Aether 5\/6 ≤ 110 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"udc-geo-note\"\u003eAll weights are manufacturer-claimed and may vary by finish and freehub body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- Helpful links --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"udc-links\" aria-labelledby=\"links-title\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"links-title\" class=\"section-title\"\u003eHelpful Links\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Pair with our \u003ca href=\"\/category\/framesets\/\" class=\"link-pill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e framesets \u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen compare geometry on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/geometrygeeks.bike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGeometry Geeks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;text-align:left;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eBRAND\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e8LIEN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;text-align:left;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eBRAKE Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eDISC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;text-align:left;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eWHEELSET MODEL\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eAETHER\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;text-align:left;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eDISCIPLINE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eROAD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"8LIEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50999160176955,"sku":null,"price":1619.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/3424\/4411\/files\/8lien-2026-AETHER-Series-front-wheel_v2.jpg?v=1772136318","url":"https:\/\/underdogscycling.cc\/products\/8lien-aether-carbon-spoke-wheelset","provider":"Underdogs Cycling","version":"1.0","type":"link"}