R2BIKE wheelset 27.5" TR AM EN | Industry Nine MTB 6-hole hubs | Race Face aluminum rims
Range of use: Trail TR, All Mountain AM to Enduro EN
With this wheelset you can really let it rip downhill. The indestructible Industry Nine hubs and the superbly crafted Race Face rims are forgiving of the occasional riding error. The well-balanced selection of components guarantees you a high level of reliability and a long service life.
Hubs
Completely redesigned - the Hydra 2 hubs have been developed to withstand even the toughest conditions. Five years of further development and feedback from over 100,000 Hydra 1 hubs sold worldwide have gone into the Hydra 2.
Every Classic Mountain hub is manufactured from start to finish in Asheville, NC, at Industry Nine. From turning and milling the hub shell, axles and end caps, to wire EDMing A2 tool steel for the pawls and spider, to the in-house anodizing facility, every step of the design, engineering, manufacturing and assembly process is performed to the most exacting standards in the industry. Thanks to this complete production from a single source, consistent hub quality is always guaranteed.
The Hydra 2 Classic MTB hubs have a 65% thicker axle and larger 6903 bearings for the best possible durability.New labyrinth seals are designed to keep dirt out better and minimize frictional resistance, and enlarged ratchet pockets have been installed for better force distribution to prevent deformation over many years. Despite all this, Industry Nine managed to minimize the weight of the Hydra 2 hubs compared to its predecessor. With the innovative freehub, the engagement angle is reduced from 0.52° to just 0.41°, which is achieved thanks to 30 additional teeth. This reduces the resistance of the freehub by 60 %, and you can disassemble and maintain your hubs without special tools, which makes them so unique. Last but not least, the hubs are also approved for use in your e-bike for motors up to 65 Nm.
Rims
The ARC rim has become one of the favorite rims of wheel builders from all over the world. With the new offset versions, even stiffer and more durable wheels can be built. This is achieved by a more balanced spoke tension between the drive side and non-drive side.
A specially shaped rim bed with a central recess and minimalist, short hooks on the rim flange holds the tire securely on the rim in every situation, even at low air pressures. The larger contact area of the tire also significantly improves grip.
The rim is made of forged 6069 aluminum, the joint is plugged and additionally glued to increase durability and reduce weight. The black anodized finish saves weight and gives the rims a subtle look with their vinyl decals. Of course, the rims can be converted for tubeless use.
Wheel construction at R2-Bike
Our wheels are assembled entirely by hand by our wheel builders. During the entire assembly process, great importance is attached to ensuring that not only the concentricity is correct, but also that the spoke tension is as even as possible. This special care allows us to give the first owner a lifetime guarantee against spoke breakage, as long as it was not caused by force.
The following services are also included for first-time buyers:
You get a universal wheel bag for all common sizes included.
You will receive a spare spoke with nipple in all required spoke lengths so that you can repair the wheel quickly after an accident.
Within 2 years of purchase, you will receive a free initial inspection of the wheel, during which the resulting work is completely free of charge. Only shipping costs are incurred.
You get a crash replacement promise: If your wheel is damaged due to force majeure within 2 years of purchase, we will rebuild it once. We grant a 100% discount on all labor costs and only charge for the material.
Technical data:
Range of use: Trail TR, All Mountain AM to Enduro EN
Wheel size: 27.5" (ETRTO: 584 x see detailed description)
Rim type: clincher (clincher and folding tires)
Brake type: Disc brake
Brake disk mount: 6-hole
Weights:
1715g (lightest version: Boost + Boost, ARC 30 28 hole, Sapim CX-Ray)
2012g (heaviest version: Boost + Boost, ARC 40 32 hole, Sapim Race)
Notes
Deviations in weight are possible due to manufacturing variations in all components. The specifications are generally calculated without rim tape, valves and decals/rim stickers.
The specified delivery time refers to the usual time required to assemble the wheelset and does not reflect the availability of the individual parts.
If you require a special spoking on the rear wheel, e.g. for the Cannondale Ai rear triangle or for EVO6, please contact our service team.
Scope of delivery:
1x complete wheelset, fully assembled (hubs, rims, spokes and nipples)
1x wheel bag
4x spare spokes including nipples
1x assembly certificate
2x hologram stickers
