Factor Black Inc Five Wheelset

The Black Inc FIVE is a disc-brake, tubeless-compatible carbon clincher wheelset built as an all-rounder for road riders who climb, cover long miles, and still push pace when the road turns fast. Its one-piece, five-spoke design replaces traditional mid-depth, steel-spoked construction, using NACA-optimized carbon spokes and a 30mm-deep rim to balance low weight with aerodynamic efficiency. At 1,318g (Shimano HG11 version), it stays planted on descents and corners while remaining efficient on sustained climbs.

The five-spoke structure and Kamm tail rim profile were developed using CFD and FEA modeling validated against real-world road conditions, targeting handling and aerodynamic gains over conventional wheel layouts. The hub is designed and built in-house specifically for the FIVE, paired with custom Black Inc + CeramicSpeed bearings and a combined mechanical and chemical retention joint, aimed at keeping rolling resistance low and tolerances tight over the wheel’s service life.

Who It’s For

•    Road riders wanting a lightweight, all-around wheelset for long days in the saddle, climbing, and fast group rides or racing

•    Riders running disc-brake road bikes with Center Lock rotor mounts

•    Riders on SRAM 10-11-speed or SRAM XDR 12-speed drivetrains, matched to the correct freehub version

•    Riders who want tubeless-compatible clinchers rather than tubular wheels

•    Not for rim-brake bikes — FIVE is disc-brake only

What to Look For

•    Freehub body version (Shimano HG11 or SRAM XDR) determines drivetrain compatibility and isn’t interchangeable after purchase

•    Hub spacing: confirm your frame and fork use 100mm x 12mm thru-axle front, 142mm x 12mm rear

•    Brake rotor mount: Center Lock only — check rotor compatibility or budget for adapters

Key Features

The rim is built from TeXtreme Toray Nippon graphite pitch-based fiber in a 30mm-deep, 30mm x 28mm cross-section with a 21mm internal width, sized for wider tubeless tires while keeping frontal area low. The five carbon aero spokes are NACA-optimized and integrated into a one-piece structure rather than laced individually, which the manufacturer’s CFD and FEA testing ties to improved aerodynamics and handling versus traditional multi-spoke, mid-depth wheels.

The black aluminum hub is machined and built in-house for the FIVE, matched to custom Black Inc + CeramicSpeed bearings. A combined mechanical and chemical retention joint secures the assembly, meant to hold tolerances and keep rolling resistance low over time.

Rider Intent Summary

•    Biggest strength: 1,318g one-piece, five-spoke build with CFD/FEA-validated aerodynamics

•    Tradeoff: disc-brake and Center Lock only, with a freehub decision required at purchase

•    What’s different: in-house hub with Black Inc + CeramicSpeed bearings and a one-piece Kamm tail spoke and rim structure, versus wheels built with off-the-shelf hubs and separately laced spokes

Victory’s Take

We see the Black Inc FIVE as a strong all-rounder for riders who want one wheelset for climbing days and fast group rides without a weight or aero tradeoff. Talk to our fit team to confirm freehub and rotor compatibility before you order.