Who it's for

  • Performance-oriented trail riders looking to improve their bike's climbing agility.
  • Aggressive mountain bikers seeking a comfortable yet responsive ride quality.
  • Hard-charging riders who want long-term protection for their investment.

Who should skip it

  • Budget-conscious cyclists prioritizing value over marginal weight savings.
  • Home mechanics without specialized tools for high-tension wheel building.
  • Lightweight riders who prefer the natural flex of alloy rims.

Performance breakdown

Lateral Stiffness

Unidirectional carbon layup provides exceptional tracking through high-speed, technical corners.

Excellent

Weight Efficiency

Competitive weight profile keeps rotational mass low for snappy acceleration.

Excellent

Spoke Tension Balance

The 4.5mm offset design creates a significantly stronger, more uniform wheel build.

Excellent

Tubeless Compatibility

Refined bead seat geometry makes tire seating quick and reliably airtight.

Excellent

Impact Resilience

Carbon construction absorbs trail chatter while shrugging off aggressive rock strikes.

Excellent

Versatility

The 31mm internal width perfectly balances modern trail and enduro tire profiles.

Excellent

Key Specs

Wheel Size

29 inches

ISO Diameter

622 mm

Spoke Count

32

Brake Type

Disc Brake

Internal Rim Width

31 mm

External Rim Width

37 mm

Valve Type

Presta

Tire Type

Tubeless/Clincher

Material

Carbon

Weight

475 grams

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