Vision SC45 i23 SL Carbon Wheelset - OEM - No Packaging

The SC45 i23 SL is the 45mm-depth version of Vision's updated SC wheelset line, built around a 23mm internal rim width for improved wide-tire compatibility and stability compared to earlier SC generations.

Like the SC60 i23, this wheel's key update is a new PRS hub with a 54-tooth ratchet system carried down from Vision's Metron technology, giving faster power transfer than the previous SC hub design. At 45mm, it's a more versatile depth than the 60mm version, suited to riders who want aero benefit without giving up as much climbing agility.

Who It's For

• Road racers who want Metron-derived hub performance in a more all-around 45mm depth
• Riders who race mixed terrain and want one wheelset for both flat and hilly days
• Not the pick for pure flat-course specialists — the SC60 i23 offers more aero depth for that use case

What to Look For

• Freehub compatibility: works with SRAM freehub systems
• Axle type: built for TA-12 and X-12 thru-axle standards
• Terrain fit: 45mm depth trades some aero benefit for better crosswind stability versus the 60mm version

Key Features

Rim: A full carbon 45mm-depth rim with a 23mm internal width improves tire support and stability compared to earlier, narrower SC wheels.

Hub: A new PRS hub with a 54-tooth ratchet system, derived from Metron technology, gives faster engagement than the previous SC generation's hub.

Bearings and spokes: Six sealed cartridge bearings (2 front, 4 rear) and 2:1 aero bladed spokes (24 front / 24 rear) complete the hand-built wheel.

Brake mount: A centerlock rotor mount keeps the wheel focused on current disc-brake road bikes.

Rider Intent Summary

• Biggest strengths: Metron-derived 54-tooth hub engagement in a versatile 45mm depth at a more accessible price than the Metron range
• Tradeoffs: less aero depth than the SC60 i23 for riders focused purely on flat-course speed
• What makes it different: it brings flagship hub technology into a more all-around wheel depth rather than a single-purpose aero design

Victory's Take

At Victory Bicycle Studio, we point riders toward the SC45 i23 when they want one wheelset that performs well across a season's worth of varied race terrain.