disc wheel

British  

noun

1. a road wheel of a motor vehicle that has a round pressed disc in place of spokes Compare wire wheel

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Example Sentences

Given the uphill nature of the time trial, Froome was among the very few riders who used a special aerodynamic time trial bicycle with a disc wheel in the back and a front wheel with three large carbon fiber spokes.

From New York Times

Froome was one of few riders to use both a time trial bike and a rear disc wheel, which played a part.

From Reuters

Martin, his white rear disc wheel encircled with the rainbow stripes of a cycling world champion, took every advantage, even sitting on his frame to increase his speed on descents.

From New York Times

By Forrest Wickman Laura Trott of Great Britain celebrates winning the gold medal on her "disc wheel" track bicycle.

From Slate

Track cyclists do use unusual wheels, often riding a spoke wheel in the front and the more unusual disc wheel in the back.

From Slate