Roval Alpinist CLX – Front
RM3,190.00
- Rim Type: Carbon, clincher (tube-type), Disc Brake Only
- Rim: 33mm Depth, 21mm internal Width
- Spoke Pattern: 21-Hole Radial/Two-cross (2:1)
- Spoke Type: DT Swiss Aerolite T-head - Front (275mm drive, 272mm nondrive)
- Nipple Type: DT Swiss Alloy Pro Lock hexagonal
- Front Hub: Roval AeroFlange Disc Center Lock, Prem. Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 100x12mm thru-axle compatible
- Front Wheel Weight: 532g - Set - 1248g
- Assembly Method: Hand-built
- Extras: Lifetime warranty.
- System Weight Limit: 275lbs / 125kg
- Rim Type: Carbon, clincher (tube-type), Disc Brake Only
- Rim: 33mm Depth, 21mm internal Width
- Spoke Pattern: 21-Hole Radial/Two-cross (2:1)
- Spoke Type: DT Swiss Aerolite T-head - Front (275mm drive, 272mm nondrive)
- Nipple Type: DT Swiss Alloy Pro Lock hexagonal
- Front Hub: Roval AeroFlange Disc Center Lock, Prem. Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 100x12mm thru-axle compatible
- Front Wheel Weight: 532g - Set - 1248g
- Assembly Method: Hand-built
- Extras: Lifetime warranty.
- System Weight Limit: 275lbs / 125kg
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Roval Traverse 29 6B XD Wheelset
RM2,795.00
- Rim Type: Traverse Alloy, 29, Disc Brake, Tubeless Ready, Zero Bead Hook Design
- Rim Details: 22mm Depth, 34mm External Width, 30mm Internal Width
- Hub: Roval Step Flange Hub (SP19151/JFM02R) 6-Bolt, DT Swiss Ratchet LN 18t (20 deg) , 110x15mm & 12x148mm thru-axle, SRAM XD Freehub, (Convertible freehub and endcaps)
- Bearing Type: Sealed Steel Cartridge Bearing
- Spokes: DT Swiss Competition Race J-Bend, Front: Two-Cross 28 count, L: 283mm, R: 283mm - Rear: Two-cross 28 count, L: DS 283m NDS 283mm
- Nipple: DT Swiss Hex Prolock Brass 2.0x14mm
- Tire Size: 1.95" - 3.0" - Max Pressure: 40 psi
- Weight: Wheelset 1,870g (including tubeless rim tape and tubeless valve)
- Assembly Method: Hand built at every step - to the last nipple turn.
- Extras: 19 and 31mm OD end cap options included, Roval tubeless tape and tubeless valve, Spare Spoke and Nipple Kit, System Weight Limit: 240lbs / 109kg -
- Rim Type: Traverse Alloy, 29, Disc Brake, Tubeless Ready, Zero Bead Hook Design
- Rim Details: 22mm Depth, 34mm External Width, 30mm Internal Width
- Hub: Roval Step Flange Hub (SP19151/JFM02R) 6-Bolt, DT Swiss Ratchet LN 18t (20 deg) , 110x15mm & 12x148mm thru-axle, SRAM XD Freehub, (Convertible freehub and endcaps)
- Bearing Type: Sealed Steel Cartridge Bearing
- Spokes: DT Swiss Competition Race J-Bend, Front: Two-Cross 28 count, L: 283mm, R: 283mm - Rear: Two-cross 28 count, L: DS 283m NDS 283mm
- Nipple: DT Swiss Hex Prolock Brass 2.0x14mm
- Tire Size: 1.95" - 3.0" - Max Pressure: 40 psi
- Weight: Wheelset 1,870g (including tubeless rim tape and tubeless valve)
- Assembly Method: Hand built at every step - to the last nipple turn.
- Extras: 19 and 31mm OD end cap options included, Roval tubeless tape and tubeless valve, Spare Spoke and Nipple Kit, System Weight Limit: 240lbs / 109kg -
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Roval Terra CLX HG – Rear
RM6,020.00
- Rim Type: Carbon Clincher, tubeless-first
- Rim Material: Advanced Carbon Composite
- Rim Width (internal): 25mm
- Rim Depth: 32mm
- Rear Spoke Pattern: One-cross/Two-cross (2:1)
- Spoke Count: 24
- Spoke Type: DT Swiss Aerolite T-head
- Nipple Type: DT Swiss Pro Lock Alloy hexagonal
- Spoke Length: Drive-Side/Non-Drive: 272mm/277mm
- Rear Hub: Roval AFD2, Centerlock, DT Swiss EXP internals, Shimano HG, 142x12mm thru-axle end cap
- Rim Type: Carbon Clincher, tubeless-first
- Rim Material: Advanced Carbon Composite
- Rim Width (internal): 25mm
- Rim Depth: 32mm
- Rear Spoke Pattern: One-cross/Two-cross (2:1)
- Spoke Count: 24
- Spoke Type: DT Swiss Aerolite T-head
- Nipple Type: DT Swiss Pro Lock Alloy hexagonal
- Spoke Length: Drive-Side/Non-Drive: 272mm/277mm
- Rear Hub: Roval AFD2, Centerlock, DT Swiss EXP internals, Shimano HG, 142x12mm thru-axle end cap
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Roval Terra CLX XDR – Rear
RM6,020.00
- Rim Type: Carbon Clincher, tubeless-first
- Rim Material: Advanced Carbon Composite
- Rim Width (internal): 25mm
- Rim Depth: 32mm
- Rear Spoke Pattern: One-cross/Two-cross (2:1)
- Spoke Count: 24
- Spoke Type: DT Swiss Aerolite T-head
- Nipple Type: DT Swiss Pro Lock Alloy hexagonal
- Spoke Length: Drive-Side/Non-Drive: 272mm/277mm
- Rear Hub: Roval AFD2, Centerlock, DT Swiss EXP internals, SRAM XDR, 142x12mm thru-axle end cap
- Rim Type: Carbon Clincher, tubeless-first
- Rim Material: Advanced Carbon Composite
- Rim Width (internal): 25mm
- Rim Depth: 32mm
- Rear Spoke Pattern: One-cross/Two-cross (2:1)
- Spoke Count: 24
- Spoke Type: DT Swiss Aerolite T-head
- Nipple Type: DT Swiss Pro Lock Alloy hexagonal
- Spoke Length: Drive-Side/Non-Drive: 272mm/277mm
- Rear Hub: Roval AFD2, Centerlock, DT Swiss EXP internals, SRAM XDR, 142x12mm thru-axle end cap
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Roval Terra CLX EVO Wheelset
RM10,750.00
- Rim Type: Carbon Clincher, tubeless-first
- Rim Material: Advanced Carbon Composite
- Rim Width (internal): 30mm
- Rim Depth: 25.3mm
- Front Spoke Pattern: Radial/Two-cross (2:1)
- Rear Spoke Pattern: One-cross/Two-cross (2:1)
- Spoke Count: Front/Rear: 24/24
- Spoke Type: DT Swiss Aerolite T-head
- Nipple Type: DT Swiss Pro Lock Alloy hexagonal
- Spoke Length (front): 700c Right/Left: 283mm/279mm 650b Right/Left: 264mm/260mm
- Spoke Length (rear): 700c Drive-Side/Non-Drive: 278mm/284mm 650b Drive-Side/Non-Drive: 259mm/265mm
- Front Hub: Roval AFD1, Centerlock, 12mm thru-axle end cap
- Rear Hub: Roval AFD2, Centerlock, DT Swiss EXP internals, Shimano HG, 142x12mm thru-axle end cap
- Assembly Method: Handbuilt
- Extras: Roval padded wheelbag, Roval tubeless rim tape and valves (pre-installed)
- Weight (with rim tape and tubeless valves): 700c: 1357g
- Rim Type: Carbon Clincher, tubeless-first
- Rim Material: Advanced Carbon Composite
- Rim Width (internal): 30mm
- Rim Depth: 25.3mm
- Front Spoke Pattern: Radial/Two-cross (2:1)
- Rear Spoke Pattern: One-cross/Two-cross (2:1)
- Spoke Count: Front/Rear: 24/24
- Spoke Type: DT Swiss Aerolite T-head
- Nipple Type: DT Swiss Pro Lock Alloy hexagonal
- Spoke Length (front): 700c Right/Left: 283mm/279mm 650b Right/Left: 264mm/260mm
- Spoke Length (rear): 700c Drive-Side/Non-Drive: 278mm/284mm 650b Drive-Side/Non-Drive: 259mm/265mm
- Front Hub: Roval AFD1, Centerlock, 12mm thru-axle end cap
- Rear Hub: Roval AFD2, Centerlock, DT Swiss EXP internals, Shimano HG, 142x12mm thru-axle end cap
- Assembly Method: Handbuilt
- Extras: Roval padded wheelbag, Roval tubeless rim tape and valves (pre-installed)
- Weight (with rim tape and tubeless valves): 700c: 1357g
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Roval Terra C Wheelset
RM4,730.00
- Rim: Terra C RTM Carbon Clincher, 700c, Disc Brake, Tubeless Compatible
- Rim Details:32mm Depth, 30mm External Width, 25mm Internal Width - ERD 577mm
- Hub: DT Swiss 370 J-bend Center Lock, Ratchet LN 18t internals (20 degs) , 100x12mm & 142x12mm, Shim. Rd. 11sp Freehub (Convertible freehub )
- Bearing Type: DT Swiss Sealed Steel Cartridge Bearings
- Spokes: DT Swiss Competition Race J-bend, Front: Radial/Two-cross 24 count, R: 268mm, L: 279mm - Rear: Two-cross 24 count, DS: 277mm NDS: 278mm
- Nipple: DT Swiss Hex Prolock Al 2.0x14mm
- Tire Size: 28mm - 47mm - Max Pressure: 28c-32c: 80psi, 33c – 36c: 65psi, 37c- 47c: 60psi
- Weight: Wheelset 1,610g, Front 719g, Rear 891g (including tubeless rim tape and tubeless valve)
- Assembly Method: Carbon Layup - Automated, Wheel Build - Hand built.
- Extras: Roval Tubeless Rim Tape and Tubeless Valve, Spare Spoke & Nipple Kit, System Weight Limit: 275lbs / 125kg
- Rim: Terra C RTM Carbon Clincher, 700c, Disc Brake, Tubeless Compatible
- Rim Details:32mm Depth, 30mm External Width, 25mm Internal Width - ERD 577mm
- Hub: DT Swiss 370 J-bend Center Lock, Ratchet LN 18t internals (20 degs) , 100x12mm & 142x12mm, Shim. Rd. 11sp Freehub (Convertible freehub )
- Bearing Type: DT Swiss Sealed Steel Cartridge Bearings
- Spokes: DT Swiss Competition Race J-bend, Front: Radial/Two-cross 24 count, R: 268mm, L: 279mm - Rear: Two-cross 24 count, DS: 277mm NDS: 278mm
- Nipple: DT Swiss Hex Prolock Al 2.0x14mm
- Tire Size: 28mm - 47mm - Max Pressure: 28c-32c: 80psi, 33c – 36c: 65psi, 37c- 47c: 60psi
- Weight: Wheelset 1,610g, Front 719g, Rear 891g (including tubeless rim tape and tubeless valve)
- Assembly Method: Carbon Layup - Automated, Wheel Build - Hand built.
- Extras: Roval Tubeless Rim Tape and Tubeless Valve, Spare Spoke & Nipple Kit, System Weight Limit: 275lbs / 125kg
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Roval Terra CLX – Front
RM4,730.00
- Rim Type: Carbon Clincher, tubeless-first
- Rim Material: Advanced Carbon Composite
- Rim Width (internal): 25mm
- Rim Depth: 32mm
- Front Spoke Pattern: Radial/Two-cross (2:1)
- Spoke Count: 24
- Spoke Type: DT Swiss Aerolite T-head
- Nipple Type: DT Swiss Pro Lock Alloy hexagonal
- Spoke Length: Right/Left: 276mm/274mm
- Front Hub: Roval AFD1, Centerlock, 12mm thru-axle end cap
- Rim Type: Carbon Clincher, tubeless-first
- Rim Material: Advanced Carbon Composite
- Rim Width (internal): 25mm
- Rim Depth: 32mm
- Front Spoke Pattern: Radial/Two-cross (2:1)
- Spoke Count: 24
- Spoke Type: DT Swiss Aerolite T-head
- Nipple Type: DT Swiss Pro Lock Alloy hexagonal
- Spoke Length: Right/Left: 276mm/274mm
- Front Hub: Roval AFD1, Centerlock, 12mm thru-axle end cap
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Roval Control SL 29 CL MS Wheelset
RM10,750.00
- Rim Type: Carbon clincher, 2Bliss Ready, Zero Bead Hook 4mm FlatTop design. Not compatible with tire inserts.
- Rim Width: 29mm internal
- Front Hub: Alloy body, 15mmx110 thru-axle, 19 and 31mm OD end cap options included. Max Rotor Size <200mm
- Front Spoke Pattern: DT Swiss Aerolite Straightpull 294mm, 24-hole, Two-cross
- Rear Hub: CNC-machined alloy body, SiNC Ceramic Bearings, premium-quality DT 180 internals and 36T quick engagement ratchet system cassette, includes Shimano MicroSpline freehub and 148 end caps. Max Rotor Size <200mm
- Rear Spoke Pattern:DT Swiss Aerolite Straightpull 294mm, 24-hole, Two-cross
- Bearing Type: SiNC Ceramic Sealed cartridge
- Nipple Type: DT Swiss Pro Lock Hexagonal Alloy 14mm 2.0mm
- Total Wheelset Weight: 1240g
- System Weight Limit: 275lbs / 125kg
- Rim Type: Carbon clincher, 2Bliss Ready, Zero Bead Hook 4mm FlatTop design. Not compatible with tire inserts.
- Rim Width: 29mm internal
- Front Hub: Alloy body, 15mmx110 thru-axle, 19 and 31mm OD end cap options included. Max Rotor Size <200mm
- Front Spoke Pattern: DT Swiss Aerolite Straightpull 294mm, 24-hole, Two-cross
- Rear Hub: CNC-machined alloy body, SiNC Ceramic Bearings, premium-quality DT 180 internals and 36T quick engagement ratchet system cassette, includes Shimano MicroSpline freehub and 148 end caps. Max Rotor Size <200mm
- Rear Spoke Pattern:DT Swiss Aerolite Straightpull 294mm, 24-hole, Two-cross
- Bearing Type: SiNC Ceramic Sealed cartridge
- Nipple Type: DT Swiss Pro Lock Hexagonal Alloy 14mm 2.0mm
- Total Wheelset Weight: 1240g
- System Weight Limit: 275lbs / 125kg
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Trail wheels often fall into two categories—they’re either heavy and durable or light and flexy. And because of this, a lightweight, wide-profile, and enduro-ready carbon wheel seems like something only found in a fairytale, but lucky for you, ... Read More
Trail wheels often fall into two categories—they’re either heavy and durable or light and flexy. And because of this, a lightweight, wide-profile, and enduro-ready carbon wheel seems like something only found in a fairytale, but lucky for you, ... Read More
Roval Traverse SL Fattie 27.5 148
RM7,200.00
Trail wheels often fall into two categories—they’re either heavy and durable or light and flexy. And because of this, a lightweight, wide-profile, and enduro-ready carbon wheel seems like something only found in a fairytale, but lucky for you, we made it a reality. The Traverse SL Fattie 27.5 puts all the flick'able, nimble features you need in an all-mountain wheel into one package, and it has the results to prove it.
Along with light overall weight, stiffness, and durability, another top priority for the Traverse SL was ease of use. First off, we got rid of the creaky straight-pull spokes and corrosion-prone alloy nipples. Next up, we landed on 28 J-bend spokes, for both the front and rear wheels, that are all the same length—making it easy to find replacements if needed. And finally, we engineered a new hub design, with a wider profile and higher flange to aid in overall stiffness.
What's with the big-boned name, you ask? The Traverse SL Fatties may be wide, but with a 30mm inner rim width, they’re far from the girth of a fat bike rim. But let's talk width. You've probably noticed that mountain bike rim widths have hovered between 19 and 23 millimeters for decades, and they've been long overdue for a change. In the search for a better wheel design, our engineers began testing 2.3- to 2.5-inch tires on 45-millimeter-wide fat bike rims to see what, if any, benefits could be found. It only took them a few rides to realize that the wider rims offered a variety of advantages, like adding additional tire volume, which better supports the tires in hard cornering, greatly improves traction because of the ability to run lower pressures, and noticeably increases rim stiffness. They did note that there is an occurrence of diminishing returns with increasing width, however, and after testing everything from 25 to 45mm, determined that a 30mm inner width is optimal.
After determining the width, we began designing the rim using the knowledge that we gained when developing the Control SL. With this, we started with our Zero Bead Hook technology that gets rid of the weak spot found in a traditional wheel, and combined it with the wider profile to make a carbon rim that effectively dissipates forces. This way, you can take abuse from rocks without the worry of cracks or dents. Ok, so they’re strong, impact-resistant, and tire supporting—they must be heavy, right? Wrong. Even though “fattie” is in their name, they're far from fat.
To achieve this weight, we hand-build our rims to our own alloy hubs, using only the highest quality DT Swiss Competition Race spokes. Inside our hubs, you'll find DT Swiss 240 internals with a quick engaging 54t DT Swiss star ratchet system in the rear that allows you to power over rocks and roots without delay. And while machines do a pretty good job of building wheels, we choose professionally trained humans because they do so with an artistic touch that makes for minimal flaws.
Whether you need a carbon wheelset to get you through an enduro stage or one to shred your local rock garden, the Traverse SL Fattie has you covered.
- Rim Type: Carbon clincher, 2Bliss Ready, Zero Bead Hook design. Black graphic under clear coat.
- Rim Material: Carbon fiber
- Rim Width: 30mm internal
- Front Spoke Pattern: Two-cross
- Rear Spoke Pattern: Two-cross
- Spoke Count: 28h Front, 28h Rear
- Spoke Type: DT Swiss Competition Race J-bend
- Nipple Type: DT Swiss Brass Pro Lock hexagonal
- Front Hub: Alloy body, 15mmx110 thru-axle, 19 and 31mm OD end cap options included.
- Rear Hub: CNC-machined alloy body, high-quality DT 240 internals and 54t quick engagement ratchet system cassette, includes SRAM XX1 11-speed freehub and 148 end caps.
Trail wheels often fall into two categories—they’re either heavy and durable or light and flexy. And because of this, a lightweight, wide-profile, and enduro-ready carbon wheel seems like something only found in a fairytale, but lucky for you, we made it a reality. The Traverse SL Fattie 27.5 puts all the flick'able, nimble features you need in an all-mountain wheel into one package, and it has the results to prove it.
Along with light overall weight, stiffness, and durability, another top priority for the Traverse SL was ease of use. First off, we got rid of the creaky straight-pull spokes and corrosion-prone alloy nipples. Next up, we landed on 28 J-bend spokes, for both the front and rear wheels, that are all the same length—making it easy to find replacements if needed. And finally, we engineered a new hub design, with a wider profile and higher flange to aid in overall stiffness.
What's with the big-boned name, you ask? The Traverse SL Fatties may be wide, but with a 30mm inner rim width, they’re far from the girth of a fat bike rim. But let's talk width. You've probably noticed that mountain bike rim widths have hovered between 19 and 23 millimeters for decades, and they've been long overdue for a change. In the search for a better wheel design, our engineers began testing 2.3- to 2.5-inch tires on 45-millimeter-wide fat bike rims to see what, if any, benefits could be found. It only took them a few rides to realize that the wider rims offered a variety of advantages, like adding additional tire volume, which better supports the tires in hard cornering, greatly improves traction because of the ability to run lower pressures, and noticeably increases rim stiffness. They did note that there is an occurrence of diminishing returns with increasing width, however, and after testing everything from 25 to 45mm, determined that a 30mm inner width is optimal.
After determining the width, we began designing the rim using the knowledge that we gained when developing the Control SL. With this, we started with our Zero Bead Hook technology that gets rid of the weak spot found in a traditional wheel, and combined it with the wider profile to make a carbon rim that effectively dissipates forces. This way, you can take abuse from rocks without the worry of cracks or dents. Ok, so they’re strong, impact-resistant, and tire supporting—they must be heavy, right? Wrong. Even though “fattie” is in their name, they're far from fat.
To achieve this weight, we hand-build our rims to our own alloy hubs, using only the highest quality DT Swiss Competition Race spokes. Inside our hubs, you'll find DT Swiss 240 internals with a quick engaging 54t DT Swiss star ratchet system in the rear that allows you to power over rocks and roots without delay. And while machines do a pretty good job of building wheels, we choose professionally trained humans because they do so with an artistic touch that makes for minimal flaws.
Whether you need a carbon wheelset to get you through an enduro stage or one to shred your local rock garden, the Traverse SL Fattie has you covered.
- Rim Type: Carbon clincher, 2Bliss Ready, Zero Bead Hook design. Black graphic under clear coat.
- Rim Material: Carbon fiber
- Rim Width: 30mm internal
- Front Spoke Pattern: Two-cross
- Rear Spoke Pattern: Two-cross
- Spoke Count: 28h Front, 28h Rear
- Spoke Type: DT Swiss Competition Race J-bend
- Nipple Type: DT Swiss Brass Pro Lock hexagonal
- Front Hub: Alloy body, 15mmx110 thru-axle, 19 and 31mm OD end cap options included.
- Rear Hub: CNC-machined alloy body, high-quality DT 240 internals and 54t quick engagement ratchet system cassette, includes SRAM XX1 11-speed freehub and 148 end caps.
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When you think of lightweight XC wheels, aluminum probably doesn't come to mind. In reality, though, high-grade alloy wheels have all of the tremendous performance properties found in carbon, like light overall weight, durability, and resilienc... Read More
When you think of lightweight XC wheels, aluminum probably doesn't come to mind. In reality, though, high-grade alloy wheels have all of the tremendous performance properties found in carbon, like light overall weight, durability, and resilienc... Read More
Roval Control 29 148
RM2,400.00
When you think of lightweight XC wheels, aluminum probably doesn't come to mind. In reality, though, high-grade alloy wheels have all of the tremendous performance properties found in carbon, like light overall weight, durability, and resilience to impact. And when made with the right hands, they're perfect for competitive racers and everyday trail riders alike. The problem is that, while many carbon wheels can check these boxes with ease, most alloy wheels don't live up to these expectations. In the case of the Control 29 wheels, however, there’s finally an aluminum wheelset that's truly ready to race.
What sets the Control 29 wheels apart is that they share many of the same advanced technologies as our carbon version, the Control SL. They adopt the same rim shape with a 25-millimeter inner width, extensive on-trail testing, and our Zero Bead Hook technology.
Our Zero Bead Hook rim takes away the dated mountain wheel design known as a bead hook. This hook is the part of the rim that crests at the top, sitting several millimeters inward from the rim’s sidewall, and it catches the tire’s bead under its hook. We know this may not sound too bad, but the hook establishes a weak spot in the rim that's easily crushed or bent. Without a hook, a rim can be manufactured to much tighter tolerances and can be made lighter due to the hook not needing to be reinforced. For these wheels, this means that we're able to nearly equal the strength of carbon, while also making them lighter than many carbon wheels. More importantly, a Zero Bead Hook all but gets rid of the aforementioned weak spot in the rim that's plagued riders with flat spots and dents for decades. If you happen to be one of those riders that enjoys riding your four-inch travel XC bike like it’s a six-inch trail bike, you’re in luck.
Our objective of low weight and reliability, at an accessible price, also carries into the Control 29 build. We hand-build each rim to our alloy hubs, which feature DT Swiss internals at the rear and a design that allows for the same spoke lengths at both front and rear, via perfectly tensioned DT Swiss Revolution J-Bend spokes and Pro Lock nipples. We fully support the art of hand-building and do so with our wheels, knowing that real people can catch things that a machine simply cannot.
- Rim: Control Alloy Clincher, 29, Disc Brake, Tubeless Ready, Zero Bead Hook design
- Rim Details: 18.15mm Depth, 30mm External Width, 25mm Internal Width
- Hub: Roval JFM02, DT Swiss 360 3 pawl internals, 24t (15deg), XD Freehub, 110x15mm & 142x12mm thru-axle compatible, (Convertible freehub and endcaps)
- Bearing Type: Sealed Steel Cartridge
- Spokes: DT Swiss Competition Race J-Bend, F: Two-Cross 28 count, L: 287mm, R: Two-cross 28 count, L: DS 287mm NDS 287mm
- Nipple: DT Swiss Hex Prolock Al 2.0x14mm
- Tire Size: 1.95" - 2.6"; Max Pressure: XX psi
- Weight: Wheelset 1690g
- Assembly Method: Hand built at every step.
- Extras: 19 and 31mm OD end cap options included, Roval tubeless plugs and tubeless valve, System Weight Limit: 240lbs / 109kg;
When you think of lightweight XC wheels, aluminum probably doesn't come to mind. In reality, though, high-grade alloy wheels have all of the tremendous performance properties found in carbon, like light overall weight, durability, and resilience to impact. And when made with the right hands, they're perfect for competitive racers and everyday trail riders alike. The problem is that, while many carbon wheels can check these boxes with ease, most alloy wheels don't live up to these expectations. In the case of the Control 29 wheels, however, there’s finally an aluminum wheelset that's truly ready to race.
What sets the Control 29 wheels apart is that they share many of the same advanced technologies as our carbon version, the Control SL. They adopt the same rim shape with a 25-millimeter inner width, extensive on-trail testing, and our Zero Bead Hook technology.
Our Zero Bead Hook rim takes away the dated mountain wheel design known as a bead hook. This hook is the part of the rim that crests at the top, sitting several millimeters inward from the rim’s sidewall, and it catches the tire’s bead under its hook. We know this may not sound too bad, but the hook establishes a weak spot in the rim that's easily crushed or bent. Without a hook, a rim can be manufactured to much tighter tolerances and can be made lighter due to the hook not needing to be reinforced. For these wheels, this means that we're able to nearly equal the strength of carbon, while also making them lighter than many carbon wheels. More importantly, a Zero Bead Hook all but gets rid of the aforementioned weak spot in the rim that's plagued riders with flat spots and dents for decades. If you happen to be one of those riders that enjoys riding your four-inch travel XC bike like it’s a six-inch trail bike, you’re in luck.
Our objective of low weight and reliability, at an accessible price, also carries into the Control 29 build. We hand-build each rim to our alloy hubs, which feature DT Swiss internals at the rear and a design that allows for the same spoke lengths at both front and rear, via perfectly tensioned DT Swiss Revolution J-Bend spokes and Pro Lock nipples. We fully support the art of hand-building and do so with our wheels, knowing that real people can catch things that a machine simply cannot.
- Rim: Control Alloy Clincher, 29, Disc Brake, Tubeless Ready, Zero Bead Hook design
- Rim Details: 18.15mm Depth, 30mm External Width, 25mm Internal Width
- Hub: Roval JFM02, DT Swiss 360 3 pawl internals, 24t (15deg), XD Freehub, 110x15mm & 142x12mm thru-axle compatible, (Convertible freehub and endcaps)
- Bearing Type: Sealed Steel Cartridge
- Spokes: DT Swiss Competition Race J-Bend, F: Two-Cross 28 count, L: 287mm, R: Two-cross 28 count, L: DS 287mm NDS 287mm
- Nipple: DT Swiss Hex Prolock Al 2.0x14mm
- Tire Size: 1.95" - 2.6"; Max Pressure: XX psi
- Weight: Wheelset 1690g
- Assembly Method: Hand built at every step.
- Extras: 19 and 31mm OD end cap options included, Roval tubeless plugs and tubeless valve, System Weight Limit: 240lbs / 109kg;
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