With the R range, Corima sharply cuts the weight of its wheels and its prices

Corima, the emblematic French brand, is back in force in 2025 with a new range of carbon wheels called R. After being taken back by its founder Pierre-Jean Martin in 2024, the Drôme-based firm is putting innovation back at the heart of its DNA. Out go the WS EVO and MCC EVO ranges: in come the 35R, 45R and 62R models, lighter, more aerodynamic and more affordable, along with a modernised MCC 45. With wider rims, a careful finish and competitive prices, Corima is aimed at racers as much as road enthusiasts. Let’s take a look at these new products, which combine performance, low weight and made-in-France know-how.

The “R” range: three rim depths for every terrain

The R range marks a significant evolution for Corima, replacing the old WS EVO with three rim depths: 35 mm, 45 mm and 62 mm. These carbon wheels have been rethought to offer versatility and efficiency whatever the terrain. Their aerodynamic design, based on an optimised rounded shape, reduces drag while supporting wider modern tyres. Low weight is part of the package: the 35R loses 180 g compared with the 32 WS EVO, the 45R saves 145 g against the 47 WS EVO, and the 62R is 365 g lighter than the 58 WS.

Foam is out and hooks are back

Corima is abandoning solid rims with their famous aerospace-derived foam, a technical challenge met brilliantly thanks to a sophisticated lay-up of pre-preg carbon layers. This know-how, a signature of the Drôme-based firm, preserves the mechanical properties that made the reputation of its carbon wheels, while lightening the structures. Another striking change: the return of hooks on the rims. This choice will delight the many riders still using clincher tyres, who found all-hookless – although more aerodynamically efficient – less practical day to day. This strategic shift could also make the R range easier for a wider audience to adopt, where the hookless design of the EVO may have put some off. Finally, with an internal width of 22 mm, Corima is aligning itself with current standards, optimising the fit of 28 mm tyres for a perfect balance of comfort, grip and efficiency.

High-end features at a very reasonable price

The 3K finish, emblematic of Corima, shows off this impressive performance, offering a look that is as refined as it is technical. A neat little detail: the spoke heads, integrated directly into the rim, disappear for clean looks and optimised aerodynamics. For hubs and spoking, Corima opts for continuity with the EVO hub – proven for its reliability thanks to oversized bearings – and its 20 Sapim CX-Ray spokes, an unusual choice that guarantees exemplary stiffness. The pre-preg carbon sheets, like the hubs, are sourced from French suppliers, and assembly is carried out in Loriol, in the Drôme brand’s workshops. At €1,590 a pair – against €1,999 for the EVO – this R range does not just lighten its carbon wheels (a saving of up to 365 g), it also lightens the bill. With features worthy of the high end at this price, the R range has everything it needs to appeal to a wide audience. Corima is making a resounding return to the market.

Technical specifications:

• Rim depths: 35 mm (1,325 g), 45 mm (1,395 g), 62 mm (1,525 g).
• Internal width: 22mm
• External width: 30 mm
• Hubs: EVO with oversized bearings, Ratchet system
• Spokes: 20 Sapim CX-Ray, heads integrated into the rim for a premium finish.
• Compatibility: Tubeless (hooked), suitable for TPU or classic inner tubes.
• Price: €1,590 a pair

The iconic MCC also modernised

Corima is pampering its jewel: the MCC range, the showcase of its full-carbon expertise, is reinvented with the new MCC 45. This 45 mm deep wheel illustrates the brand’s craftsmanship, with its 12 carbon spokes rolled and bonded by hand in the Loriol workshops. 90 g lighter than the 47 MCC EVO, it weighs 1,395 g while offering impeccable stiffness. Its price, revised to €3,290, is a significant reduction that makes this exceptional product a little more affordable. Aimed at climbers and demanding racers, the MCC 45 combines elegance (satin 3K finish) and performance, thanks to a wider rim suited to modern 25 to 28 mm tyres. These carbon wheels embody the best of Corima for those who refuse to compromise.

Technical specifications

• Rim depth: 45 mm,
• External width: 28 mm
• Internal width: 22 mm
• Weight: 1,395 g (-90 g vs the 47 MCC EVO).
• Spokes: 12 bonded carbon spokes
• Hubs: EVO with oversized bearings.
• Compatibility: Tubeless (hooked), suitable for TPU or classic inner tubes.
• Price: €3,290 a pair.

Where to buy the new Corima wheels?

The new Corima R (35R, 45R, 62R) and MCC 45 carbon wheels are available now. There are several ways to buy them. The official Corima website is the ideal starting point: you will find the full range there, with the option of ordering directly or locating an approved dealer near you. Specialist cycling shops, particularly Corima’s partners in France, will also stock these models, often with personalised advice to choose the rim depth suited to your riding. Online, you can turn to www.materiel-velo.com, which seems to have recently obtained distribution of the brand. A very reliable site where the service will be up to scratch.