R2BIKE wheelset 29" XC DC | Industry Nine MTB Center Lock hubs | Duke aluminum 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 aluminum rims and Industry Nine hubs should therefore always be on your shortlist. The balanced selection of components guarantees you high reliability and a long service life.
Hubs
Industry Nine knows: the eye also rides along. The SOLiX Classic hubs are a real gem on any bike. Developed and produced in Asheville / North Carolina, they set themselves apart from the competition with many small technical refinements. With their externally sealed bearings and stable axles, they are optimally protected against environmental influences and are also ideally equipped for XC use. Beveled spoke flanges help to reduce the forces on the sensitive spoke heads and thus prevent spoke breakage. The corrugated design of the hub flanges is not only pleasing to the eye, it also ensures effective load distribution while reducing weight.
However, the heart of the system is inside - the freewheel of the rear hub. It consists of a drive ring with 121 teeth and five stepless pawls. These are designed in such a way that as soon as one of them engages, the others can also absorb torque shortly afterwards. This means that a single pawl only has to bear the force alone for a very short time. The big advantage of this system is the extremely short idle travel of 0.59°, which gives you a very direct start. In addition, the fine ratcheting leads to a unique noise level on the wheel.
The maintenance effort is also relatively low. You can disassemble and clean the hub without tools.
Rims
The rims from Duke in France stand for low weight and excellent workmanship. The hookless design is ideal for the use of tubeless systems. The reinforced bead means that any punctures can be better absorbed without causing damage. The fairly flat and wide rims reliably support the tire in any situation.
The asymmetrical shape enables a more even spoke tension, which further increases the stiffness of the entire wheel.
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 application: 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 disc mount: Center Lock
Weights:
1510g (lightest version: Boost + Boost, Duke Lucky Star HD 6TERS, Sapim CX-Ray)
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 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