Submitted by
mtnbiker72
a Weekend Warrior
from Republic of Cascadia
Date Reviewed: January 22, 2012
Strengths: Strong, Stiff, Roll Smooth, Tubeless, Quality
Weaknesses: Would prefer 32 spokes
Bottom Line:
Despite the lower spoke count (28), these wheels are very stiff and very solid. The rims use the Stans BST shape and are similar to the Flow but are eyeleted to handle the higher spoke tension. Spokes are Wheelsmith DB14 with brass nipple for solid reliability and durability. The Ringle hubs roll smooth on cartridge bearings and have a steel 30 poe freehub body.
I have ridden these wheels pretty hard weighing between 210lbs and 235lbs and they have been solid the entire way. Setting them up tubeless with my Specialized 2Bliss tires was super easy. While I have a compressor, I check and was easily able to air them up with a floor pump. The freehub body was hanging up a little at first as it seemed to lack any lubrication from the factory. I added some oil to it (easy 5 minute job) and it has worked flawlessly ever since.
I would recommend these wheels to anyone looking for a solid tubeless 29er wheelset.
