R2BIKE wheelset 29" XC DC | DT Swiss 350 MTB Straightpull 6-hole hubs | Duke Carbon rims
Application: Cross Country XC, Down Country DC
XC racers always want to win and are therefore looking for lightweight yet stable wheels. The combination of Duke carbon rims and proven DT Swiss hubs should therefore always be on your shortlist. The balanced component mix guarantees you high reliability and a long service life.
Hubs
Switzerland is known for good chocolate, first-class cheese and marvels of precision engineering. The dedication to detail that goes into these products is also reflected in the DT Swiss 350 hubs. Above all, the love of mechanics is easy to see. Thanks to their simple but well thought-out design, the current 350 hubs have become significantly lighter compared to the previous versions. The proven ratchet freehub system of the DT-Swiss 240 hubs makes the hubs an extremely reliable companion. Compared to pawl systems, the ratchet freehub offers a more even power transmission, which significantly reduces wear. With 36 teeth, the hub reacts very directly to acceleration. The new shape of the end caps makes disassembly even easier, making it even easier to convert to other axle standards.
Rims
With the Lucky Jack SLS5, the Duke becomes a king. The French have once again succeeded in significantly improving their cross-country rim compared to the previous version. In doing so, they have once again pushed the seemingly technically possible boundaries.
But how did they do it this time? The use of the highest quality carbon fibers was a matter of course from the outset. Clever use of materials means that only as much is used as is actually needed. In contrast to the Ultra version, particularly vulnerable areas, such as the rim flange or base, were reinforced. No compromises were made in the choice of resin either. This has proven itself in aerospace technology, reduces weight and at the same time increases impact resistance. As a result, there is no need for reworking or painting after production. A new feature of the SLS5 production process is the integrated DRC (Dynamic Response Comfort) technology, which guarantees controlled deformation of the rim off-road and allows the stored energy to be used for explosive acceleration out of corners. It also improves control of your bike and significantly increases comfort.
Despite all the optimization, durability must not fall by the wayside. Duke presses so-called ImpactGuard's, highly elastic energy-absorbing inserts, into the cavities on both sides of the rim, which can absorb mechanical impacts and thus contribute significantly to stability.
The new shape, with the small hump on the inside of the rim, also absorbs high load peaks better without increasing the weight. In addition, the preformed spoke holes, the spoke cores, ensure a continuous structure of the carbon fibers. This means that subsequent drilling of these holes is not necessary.
The rims of the SLS5 series also have an asymmetrical rim profile, which enables a more even spoke angle. This optimization of the spoke angle has a number of advantages. The tension on both sides can be better aligned, which is beneficial to the durability of the spokes and the wheel as a whole. The normally direction-dependent lateral stiffness is also adjusted, making the wheel more stable.
Please note the maximum permissible system weight in the rim selection menu under "Show description".
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:
Area of use: Cross Country XC, 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:
1204g (lightest version: 15x100 mm + 12x142 mm SRAM XD, Lucky Jack 242g 28 mm + 285g 28 mm, Sapim CX-Ray)
1503g (heaviest version: Boost + Boost Shimano/SRAM MTB, Lucky Jack 350g 31 mm, Sapim Race)
Notes:
Due to manufacturing variations in all components, deviations in weight are possible. 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 wheel team at [email protected].
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
