OCLV Karbons

The "OCLV" in Trek OCLV Carbon stands for "Optimum Compaction, Low Void." It's our proprietary method of producing carbon frames and components. We invented it. We patented it. And only Trek has it. While many other bike manufacturers have tried to replicate our success in carbon development, none have succeeded. And for good reason. Discover why by reading the information below.

Trek offers three different OCLV Carbon frames; each designed to give riders the right balance of performance and value. All are handmade in the USA using our patented OCLV Carbon process.

Trek’s highest-performance carbon fiber, OCLV Red uses a significant percentage of high modulus carbon fiber arranged according to our most complex lay-up schedules.

Trek’s high-performance carbon fiber, OCLV Black employs intermediate modulus carbon fiber and our time-tested lay-up schedules.

Trek’s value-oriented performance carbon fiber, OCLV White uses predominantly standard modulus carbon fiber for outstanding value.