Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Princeton Carbon Works just dropped the press release for their brand new Wake 6560 Evolution II wheels, and the aero data reveals a fascinating shift in the industry. Have we entered the era of the "Sail Effect"?
In this video, I’m breaking down the new CFD and wind tunnel data to explain why Princeton's newest high-end wheelset might actually offer the biggest aerodynamic benefits to slower riders experiencing wider yaw angles. We also dive into how they optimized the rim around 28mm tires , the massive weight savings that bring the rims down to 420g, and what this means for the everyday rider tackling real-world crosswinds. Plus, what is going on with Princeton's UK distribution and pricing?
Key Specs Discussed:
Rim weight reduced from 470g to 420g
Complete wheelset weight at 1,250g with Tactic TR01 hubs
22mm internal / 33mm max external width
Chapters
00:00 - Analyzing the New Princeton Wake 6560 Evolution II
01:30 - How Tire Width Changes Everything (CFD & Aerodynamics)
03:15 - The Wavy Rim Profile & Crosswind Stability
04:30 - The "Sail Effect": Why Slower Riders Benefit More
06:45 - Analyzing the Yaw Angle Drag Data
08:15 - Weight Reductions & Carbon Tech Updates
09:30 - Pricing, Tactic Hub Builds, & UK Distributor Changes
11:00 - Princeton vs. Scope & Light Bicycle
12:30 - Final Thoughts: Is this the Future of Aero?
Princeton Carbon Works just dropped the press release for their brand new Wake 6560 Evolution II wheels, and the aero data reveals a fascinating shift in the industry. Have we entered the era of the "Sail Effect"?
In this video, I’m breaking down the new CFD and wind tunnel data to explain why Princeton's newest high-end wheelset might actually offer the biggest aerodynamic benefits to slower riders experiencing wider yaw angles. We also dive into how they optimized the rim around 28mm tires , the massive weight savings that bring the rims down to 420g, and what this means for the everyday rider tackling real-world crosswinds. Plus, what is going on with Princeton's UK distribution and pricing?
Key Specs Discussed:
Rim weight reduced from 470g to 420g
Complete wheelset weight at 1,250g with Tactic TR01 hubs
22mm internal / 33mm max external width
Chapters
00:00 - Analyzing the New Princeton Wake 6560 Evolution II
01:30 - How Tire Width Changes Everything (CFD & Aerodynamics)
03:15 - The Wavy Rim Profile & Crosswind Stability
04:30 - The "Sail Effect": Why Slower Riders Benefit More
06:45 - Analyzing the Yaw Angle Drag Data
08:15 - Weight Reductions & Carbon Tech Updates
09:30 - Pricing, Tactic Hub Builds, & UK Distributor Changes
11:00 - Princeton vs. Scope & Light Bicycle
12:30 - Final Thoughts: Is this the Future of Aero?
