Syncros Capital 1.0 60mm Disc Brake Wheel - Front

The Syncros Capital 1.0 60mm Disc Brake Wheel - Front is the entry point into Syncros' carbon aero road wheel family — built for disc brake systems and designed for riders who want the performance characteristics of a deep-section carbon rim without spending into flagship territory. Syncros is the components arm of Scott Sports, engineering wheels, cockpits, and saddles that appear on Scott's own bikes and are sold separately to riders looking to upgrade. The Capital range sits below the company's flagship Capital SL, sharing the same design philosophy — hookless carbon rims, tubeless construction, disc-specific hubs — but at a price point that doesn't require the same level of commitment. At $500 for the front wheel, this is one of the more accessible entry points into deep-section carbon road wheels on the market.

Carbon Rim, 60mm Deep

At 60mm deep, this is a rim built to reduce drag on flat and rolling roads. The carbon fiber construction uses a hookless bead profile — eliminating the bead hook means the rim wall can be uniform throughout rather than shaped around a traditional hook seat, which allows Syncros to lay up the carbon with precise fiber placement and predictable structural properties. The 23mm internal width supports tires from 28mm through 50mm, giving this wheel a broader range than most aero-focused rims — it's capable on packed gravel, not just pavement. The hookless design requires tubeless-compatible tires and caps maximum tire pressure at 72.5 psi. That's not a limitation worth worrying about: modern road riders have largely moved away from the 100+ psi pressures of clincher tradition, and lower pressures on wider tires deliver measurably better grip and rolling resistance on real road surfaces.

Hub, Spokes, and Build

The hub is Syncros' own disc-specific design, built for a 12x100mm thru axle and a Centerlock disc rotor interface. Thru axle front ends provide more precise wheel tracking than traditional quick-release setups, eliminating the flex that can develop under hard braking loads. Centerlock is Shimano's rotor mounting standard — now common across the industry — where a cassette tool seats and removes the rotor lockring, making rotor swaps clean and straightforward. Spokes are Syncros straightpull, tensioned in a 24-hole pattern. Straightpull spokes don't require the elbow bend at the hub flange, which removes a common stress concentration point from the build. A tubeless valve is included in the box.

What 60mm Means on the Road

Rim depth affects aerodynamic drag, and at 60mm the Capital 1.0 produces a noticeable difference on flat roads and in sustained efforts where average speed matters. The front wheel is where aero depth has its most significant effect — and where crosswind sensitivity is most pronounced. At 60mm, you'll feel gusts more than you would on a 40mm rim. Most riders find this manageable on typical road days; it becomes a real consideration on consistently windy routes or very exposed terrain. This isn't a rim that punishes you for the depth — 60mm is a well-established balance point — but it's worth weighing against the 40mm option in the Capital 1.0 lineup if crosswinds are a regular factor where you ride.

Who It's For

This wheel makes the most sense for road riders moving up from aluminum and wanting to understand what carbon changes — and for those who prefer to upgrade the front wheel first rather than committing to a paired set. It fits disc brake frames running 12x100mm front axles with Centerlock rotor mounting. The tubeless-only construction means sealant is required, not optional — factor that into setup if you haven't run tubeless before. Given the 50mm maximum tire width, the Capital 1.0 60mm front extends naturally into gravel riding on packed surfaces where aerodynamics still matter. It's a focused disc-specific carbon wheel that rewards riders who know what they're buying and are ready to set it up properly.