R2BIKE wheelset 29" TR | Chris King MTB 6-hole hubs | ENVE carbon rims
Application: Trail TR, Down Country DC
With this wheelset you can really let it rip even in difficult terrain. The indestructible Chris King hubs and the superbly crafted ENVE 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
CHRIS KING hubs have a certain myth attached to them. They have been on the market for years and yet they are not old hat. Thanks to their proven technical inner workings, constant further development in detail and unmistakable appearance, they have become a true cult object.
Thanks to the large hub flange of the ISO hubs, shorter spokes can be used when building wheels. This not only saves weight, but also makes for a very stable and durable wheel.
The unmistakable sound of the freewheel is the trademark of the rear hubs. Chris King himself calls it the "Angry Bee Sound", which is generated by the 72 grid points of the stainless steel sprocket. Thanks to this 3-piece RingDrive system, every pedal stroke is immediately converted into propulsion without much idle travel.
At the heart of the hub are the ball bearings. These are also developed and produced directly at Chris King. This means they can be fully adapted to the specific loads and forces. Thanks to the multiple seals, the ingress of water or dirt is virtually impossible.
These unique features are still part of the hubs in the 4th generation, but the inner workings have been fundamentally improved in terms of maintenance and service. Thanks to universal and versatile axle components, conversion to other hub or freewheel standards has become much more cost-effective. The use of common bearing sizes guarantees better compatibility with each other. The disassembly and assembly of the hub has also been significantly simplified and the preload can be adjusted more precisely.
Rims
If you don't want to compromise, here is the perfect rim for your adventures. Light, stable and durable, there are no limits on the trail and your buddies will only see your rear wheel.
ENVE is breaking new ground with the M6 series. Different constructions on the front and rear wheels ensure specific characteristics and bring your full potential to the trail.
Particular attention has been paid to comfort. A new rim shape and an improved carbon laminate increase compliance. This allows the rim to adapt better to the surface and absorb shocks. This significantly prevents the rider from tiring prematurely.
The inner rim width has also been increased, allowing the use of very wide tires, which generate more grip and can also absorb bumps better.
The wide hookless bead technology ensures the best tubeless compatibility and high puncture protection. The special shape of the hookless rim flange distributes the occurring forces over a larger area and reduces the probability of punctures by 50 % compared to the previous rim. Lateral crushing is also much easier to absorb, which means that the rim is more forgiving of the occasional riding error.
The spoke holes are specially designed for the nipples supplied. This guarantees even tension and a very solid wheel. The Nyloc insert prevents the spokes from loosening on their own and significantly increases durability.
ENVE carbon rims are developed by ENVE in the USA and manufactured to the highest quality standards at the company's headquarters in Utah. ENVE's engineers have years of experience with the use of carbon in the field of cycling and know what requirements a top product such as these rims must meet. At ENVE, every effort is made to utilize the advantages of carbon and eliminate its disadvantages. Stiff and extremely light rims have been developed in which all fibers can run without interruption, which corresponds to the best possible utilization of the material thicknesses. This principle was perfected for the spoke holes, with continuous fiber strands forming the receptacle for the spoke nipples. Aluminum inserts, which are quite common in other carbon rims, can therefore be dispensed with during production. This reduces the weight and at the same time allows significantly higher spoke tensions, which in turn allow the construction of stiffer wheels.
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 will receive a universal wheel bag for all common sizes.
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, where the resulting work is completely free of charge. Only shipping costs apply.
You get a crash replacement promise: If your wheel is damaged within 2 years of purchase due to force majeure, we will rebuild it once. We grant a 100% discount on all labor costs and only charge for the material.
Technical data:
Area of application: Trail TR, Down Country DC
Wheel size: 29" (ETRTO: 622 x see detailed description)
Rim type: clincher (clincher and folding tires)
Brake type: Disc brake
Brake disk mount: 6-hole
Weights:
1664g (lightest version: Boost ceramic + Boost ceramic, SRAM XD, M6 Front +Rear, Sapim CX-Ray)
1765g (heaviest version: Boost + Boost, Shimano Micro Spline, M6 Front +Rear, 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 would like the hubs in a different color, please contact our service team at [email protected].
Scope of delivery:
1x complete wheelset, fully assembled (hubs, rims, spokes and nipples)
2x ENVE tubeless kit (rim tape + valve, already mounted on request)
1x wheel bag
4x spare spokes including nipples
1x assembly certificate
2x hologram stickers
ONZA tyre Aquila 29 x 2.50 GRC 120 TPI | Soft Compound 50 | Tubeless Readyavailable from stock
SCHWALBE Tire Nobby Nic 29 x 2,40 Super Trail ADDIX SpeedGrip EVO TLEavailable from stock
PIRELLI Tire Scorpion Trail M 29 x 2,60 Mixed Terrain SmartGrip | ProWall TL-Readynot available anymore