The Corima Essentia 42, unveiled at the beginning of 2026, marks a clear strategic turn for the Drômois manufacturer. At 1190 € the pair for 1,510 g of carbon made in Loriol-sur-Drôme, Corima does not just throw a endurance wheel — the brand claims that one can produce in France, with hub owners, without blowing up the budget. A positioning that deserves to be husked against the Mavic Cosmic SL 45, Zipp 303 S and Fulcrum Wind 42.
Corima, an iconic French brand, came back in strength in 2025 with a new range of carbon wheels named R. After the takeover by its founder Pierre-Jean Martin in 2024, the Drômise firm puts innovation at the heart of its DNA. Exit the WS EVO and MCC EVO ranges: the 35R, 45R and 62R models are lighter, more aerodynamic and more affordable, as well as a modernised CMC 45.
If you are a cyclist looking for optimal performance or a enthusiast who wants to deepen your knowledge of bike wheels, this article is dedicated to you. We will trace the history of Corima, a renowned French brand in the field of carbon wheels, explore its technological innovations and detail its current range.
