Specialized Traverse SL II Rear Wheel

The hookless bead profile is engineered to significantly reduce the risk of pinch flats—by up to 85%—compared to traditional hooked rims. This design allows you to confidently run lower tire pressures, which improves traction and comfort on technical trails without worrying about damaging your tire sidewalls.

This wheel is designed for modern trail bikes using a 148x12mm Boost axle standard. Please verify that your frame is compatible with this spacing and that you are looking for a 29-inch rear wheel before purchasing.

The asymmetric profile is designed to balance spoke tension more evenly between the drive and non-drive sides of the wheel. This results in improved vertical compliance, meaning the wheel can better absorb trail chatter and impacts, leading to a smoother ride and better tracking through corners.

Yes, it is fully compatible with both tubeless and clincher setups. However, given the rim's design and the benefits of the hookless bead, it is optimized for a tubeless configuration to maximize traction and flat protection.

The wheel uses a high-engagement ratchet system with sealed steel cartridge bearings. These are designed for durability and ease of service, but like any high-performance hub, they should be cleaned and re-greased periodically to maintain that quick, immediate power transfer.

No special tools are required. The threaded valve system is designed to simplify your setup by eliminating the need for compression nuts, which helps prevent air loss and makes tubeless installation cleaner and more reliable.