OXIC TECHNO­LOGY

OXIC – THE PROCESS

The ceramic layer is achieved similarly to anodizing, by submerging the rim in an electrolyte solution while applying an electrical tension between the rim as one electrode and the container as the other. The decisive difference between anodizing and OXiC lies in the millions of plasma discharges that occur between the electrolyte and the rim, applying high temperature and pressure on the developing oxide layer. Due to that, the developing oxide layer melts, flows and solidifies again. During this process the amorphous (not aligned) structure of the oxide converts to a crystalline (aligned) one. This is why OXiC is so hard and wear resistant. 

OXIC – THE ADVANTAGES

• Extremely good and consistent brake performance in all conditions.
• The OXiC rim surface is so hard, that the rim will not be affected by wear over the normal lifespan of a wheel. The only part that wears out is the brake pad.
• Since the ceramic layer is applied through a conversion coating process, the OXiC coating is able to deform with the rim, maintaining its superior properties even under high mechanical loads (conventional ceramic coatings tend to crack when exposed to mechanical stress).
• The OXiC coating process uses no volatile organic compounds or heavy metals, making it a very environmentally friendly technology.
• Black rims that stay black: Since OXiC does not contain any inks or dyes it is totally UV stable and won‘t fade or discolor in the sun.

OXIC guarantees your riding enjoyment - no matter the conditions.